Misguided sensationalist British newspaper headlines about new rules on Mallorca suggest tourists will be “treated like animals” due to proposed regulations limiting group sizes and tourist behavior. The comments from a tourism association head about microchipping tourists were mistranslated, leading to exaggerated headlines in UK tabloids. While some are concerned about the impact on tour guides and privacy, these regulations aim to manage overtourism on the island and do not equate to mistreatment of tourists.
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