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Ibiza’s Nightlife Association proposes a tourism model reform

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Ibiza’s Nightlife Association proposes a tourism model reform

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Alexandre Trochut

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Ibiza

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November 11 · 2025

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Alexandre Trochut

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Alexandre Trochut

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Nov 11 · 2025

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Alexandre Trochut

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11.11.2025

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The Night Leisure Business Association of Ibiza proposes new tourism measures to replace the island’s ‘party’ reputation with new sustainability model.

The Night Leisure Business Association of Ibiza (AEON) has urged the Council of Ibiza to distance the island’s global image from its “disco island” and “non-stop party” reputation. In a newly released proposal, the association calls for a more sustainable tourism model that balances economic growth, environmental preservation, and social well-being.

AEON proposes a new sustainable tourism model for the future of Ibiza

AEON’s board argues that Ibiza’s current tourism approach has led to “saturation and tourist chaos,” blaming regulatory inaction for fostering “unfair competition” and harming both the environment and community life. Their ten-point plan, submitted ahead of the Council’s upcoming tourism repositioning session with consultants THR and Eurecat, outlines concrete measures to redefine Ibiza’s brand identity.

Among the key proposals, AEON suggests regulating daytime and nighttime leisure to prevent overlap: daytime music in hotels, restaurants, and beach clubs should end at 8 p.m., while nightclubs operate from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. The association also calls for tighter license and capacity controls, particularly targeting “disco hotels,” which have added more than 25,000 leisure spaces in the last decade.

Additional recommendations include limiting new nightclub development, strengthening the Department of Combating Intrusion, enforcing anti-noise and environmental protection measures, and introducing a new sanctioning regime with unified operating hours across the island.

AEON insists on a transparent roadmap before the 2026–2027 season, warning it will not endorse any plan lacking measurable outcomes. The association envisions a “shared vision” between institutions, citizens, and businesses — one where Ibiza becomes a symbol of balance, merging culture, music, and sustainability.

AEON’s 10 Key Proposals for Ibiza’s Tourism Repositioning

Regulate daytime leisure – Limit music in hotels, restaurants, and beach clubs to defined hours, ending all daytime activity by 8 p.m.
Standardize nightlife hours – Nightclubs and party venues to operate from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. across the island.
Tighten license control – Restrict the spread of “disco hotels,” ensure venues operate within their approved category, and prohibit entry fees for establishments not licensed as clubs.
Strengthen inspections – Expand the Department of Intrusion to monitor venue capacities, noise levels, and environmental impact, publishing annual inspection data.
Unify opening hours – Establish consistent operating schedules island-wide, while reviewing Sant Antoni’s special acoustic protection zone to maintain business fairness.
Enforce tougher penalties – Introduce fines that discourage violations and ensure legal compliance across all venues.
Support local businesses – Promote year-round economic activity by highlighting Ibiza Town, the Marina, Sant Antoni, and other underrepresented areas.
Monitor large-scale impacts – Measure traffic, safety, and environmental strain caused by macro-events, and implement prevention protocols during extreme weather.
Define a clear timeline – Create a transparent, actionable roadmap to implement reforms by the 2026–2027 season.
Build a shared vision – Involve institutions, citizens, and business leaders in shaping a balanced, sustainable model for Ibiza’s future.

“Leisure, in its many forms, can still be a force of cohesion and cultural value,” AEON concludes. “It’s not just about parties — it’s about community, creativity, and the future of Ibiza.”

AEON’s 10 Key Proposals for Ibiza’s Tourism Repositioning

Regulate daytime leisure – Limit music in hotels, restaurants, and beach clubs to defined hours, ending all daytime activity by 8 p.m.
Standardize nightlife hours – Nightclubs and party venues to operate from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. across the island.
Tighten license control – Restrict the spread of “disco hotels,” ensure venues operate within their approved category, and prohibit entry fees for establishments not licensed as clubs.
Strengthen inspections – Expand the Department of Intrusion to monitor venue capacities, noise levels, and environmental impact, publishing annual inspection data.
Unify opening hours – Establish consistent operating schedules island-wide, while reviewing Sant Antoni’s special acoustic protection zone to maintain business fairness.
Enforce tougher penalties – Introduce fines that discourage violations and ensure legal compliance across all venues.
Support local businesses – Promote year-round economic activity by highlighting Ibiza Town, the Marina, Sant Antoni, and other underrepresented areas.
Monitor large-scale impacts – Measure traffic, safety, and environmental strain caused by macro-events, and implement prevention protocols during extreme weather.
Define a clear timeline – Create a transparent, actionable roadmap to implement reforms by the 2026–2027 season.
Build a shared vision – Involve institutions, citizens, and business leaders in shaping a balanced, sustainable model for Ibiza’s future.

“Leisure, in its many forms, can still be a force of cohesion and cultural value,” AEON concludes. “It’s not just about parties — it’s about community, creativity, and the future of Ibiza.”

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Alexandre Trochut

Editor-in-Chief

Alexandre Trochut

Editor-in-Chief

AEON proposes a new sustainable tourism model for the future of Ibiza

AEON’s board argues that Ibiza’s current tourism approach has led to “saturation and tourist chaos,” blaming regulatory inaction for fostering “unfair competition” and harming both the environment and community life. Their ten-point plan, submitted ahead of the Council’s upcoming tourism repositioning session with consultants THR and Eurecat, outlines concrete measures to redefine Ibiza’s brand identity.

Among the key proposals, AEON suggests regulating daytime and nighttime leisure to prevent overlap: daytime music in hotels, restaurants, and beach clubs should end at 8 p.m., while nightclubs operate from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. The association also calls for tighter license and capacity controls, particularly targeting “disco hotels,” which have added more than 25,000 leisure spaces in the last decade.

Additional recommendations include limiting new nightclub development, strengthening the Department of Combating Intrusion, enforcing anti-noise and environmental protection measures, and introducing a new sanctioning regime with unified operating hours across the island.

AEON insists on a transparent roadmap before the 2026–2027 season, warning it will not endorse any plan lacking measurable outcomes. The association envisions a “shared vision” between institutions, citizens, and businesses — one where Ibiza becomes a symbol of balance, merging culture, music, and sustainability.

AEON’s 10 Key Proposals for Ibiza’s Tourism Repositioning

Regulate daytime leisure – Limit music in hotels, restaurants, and beach clubs to defined hours, ending all daytime activity by 8 p.m.
Standardize nightlife hours – Nightclubs and party venues to operate from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. across the island.
Tighten license control – Restrict the spread of “disco hotels,” ensure venues operate within their approved category, and prohibit entry fees for establishments not licensed as clubs.
Strengthen inspections – Expand the Department of Intrusion to monitor venue capacities, noise levels, and environmental impact, publishing annual inspection data.
Unify opening hours – Establish consistent operating schedules island-wide, while reviewing Sant Antoni’s special acoustic protection zone to maintain business fairness.
Enforce tougher penalties – Introduce fines that discourage violations and ensure legal compliance across all venues.
Support local businesses – Promote year-round economic activity by highlighting Ibiza Town, the Marina, Sant Antoni, and other underrepresented areas.
Monitor large-scale impacts – Measure traffic, safety, and environmental strain caused by macro-events, and implement prevention protocols during extreme weather.
Define a clear timeline – Create a transparent, actionable roadmap to implement reforms by the 2026–2027 season.
Build a shared vision – Involve institutions, citizens, and business leaders in shaping a balanced, sustainable model for Ibiza’s future.

“Leisure, in its many forms, can still be a force of cohesion and cultural value,” AEON concludes. “It’s not just about parties — it’s about community, creativity, and the future of Ibiza.”

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Alexandre Trochut

Editor-in-Chief