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Barcelona tackles overtourism backlash by proposing to double tourist tax to ease housing crisis.
Barcelona faced significant backlash in 2024 due to overtourism, with locals protesting against overcrowding and rising housing costs.
Tourism, a key part of the city's economy providing 14% of income and 150,000 jobs, has led to tensions as residents feel priced out.
In response, the Catalan government proposed doubling the tourist tax, with 25% of the revenue aimed at easing the housing crisis.
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Barcelona hace frente a la reacción de sobreturismo proponiendo duplicar el impuesto turístico para aliviar la crisis de la vivienda.