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flag Barcelona doubles tourist tax in April 2026 to combat overtourism and fund public services.

flag Barcelona is doubling its tourist tax in April 2026, raising hotel fees to $10–$17 per person per night and short-term rental charges to a maximum of $14.49 nightly, aiming to reduce overtourism and address housing shortages. flag The move follows local protests and concerns over rising rents and urban strain, with the city expecting to generate $100 million annually for public services and infrastructure. flag While the tax targets tourism-driven pressures, critics warn it could harm the economy, especially as visitor numbers hit nearly 94 million in 2024. flag The regional government plans to ban all short-term rentals by 2028.

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