7% increase in Spanish tourists in July despite Barcelona's anti-tourism protests.

On July 6, thousands protested against tourism in Barcelona, chanting "Tourists go home." Despite this, Spain experienced a 7% increase in tourists in July, with key destinations seeing significant visitor growth. A Mallorca survey indicated that 89% of American travelers were unaware or unconcerned about the protests. In response, Barcelona's city council announced a new tourism management plan for 2024-2027, aiming to address overtourism through 55 proposed actions.

October 14, 2024
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