Lisbon faces a "Disneyland" situation with excessive tourism causing issues in local neighborhoods and a push for a referendum to ban short-term rentals.

Lisbon faces a "Disneyland" situation with excessive tourism causing issues in local neighbourhoods, according to BE coordinator Mariana Mortágua. The tourism influx has led to an increase in local accommodation and new hotel construction, with some residents feeling displaced. A Lisbon housing group is campaigning for a referendum that would prohibit short-term rental companies, like Airbnb, from operating in residential buildings.

July 11, 2024
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