Spanish authorities target luxury hotels to combat anti-tourism protests and address overcrowding in popular areas.

Spanish authorities are shifting focus to luxury hotels to combat anti-tourism protests and address overcrowding and rising housing costs in popular areas like Barcelona and the Canary Islands. With Spain being the second-most visited country, cities like Barcelona plan to eliminate 10,000 tourist apartments by 2028 while supporting the addition of 5,000 hotel beds. This strategy aims to attract high-end tourism, though it may pose risks given the demand for affordable travel.

September 03, 2024
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