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BARCELONA TOURISM PROTESTS
Barcelona doubles tourism tax to one of highest in Europe to fund housingBarcelona has significantly increased its tourism tax, with hotel guests now facing up to 15 euros per night. This move aims to curb visito...- The Great Pushback: Cities vs TouristsAs overtourism strains cities, the focus is shifting from bigger footfalls to better-managed, low-impact travel. Nupur Amarnath explores ho...
- Europe's busiest cruise port Barcelona to scale back capacityBarcelona will cut cruise ship terminals from seven to five to control rising tourist numbers, following a 21% surge in cruise arrivals and...
- Greece starts charging tourist tax on cruise passengersGreece on Tuesday began charging a tax on island cruise ships, the latest European effort to tackle soaring visitor numbers to the continen...
- This French Riviera town is the latest in Europe to announce curbs on touristsCannes is set to limit cruise ship tourism from 2026, barring ships carrying over 1,000 passengers from direct port docking and capping dai...
- Europe trips could burn a bigger hole in your pocket as rupee near all‑time low against the euroThe Indian rupee has weakened significantly, hitting a record low against the euro, making European travel more expensive for Indians. Desp...
- Europe clamps down on tourists: What Indian travellers must know before booking a ticketEurope is grappling with overtourism as record arrivals fuel protests and strain resources. Popular destinations face housing shortages, en...
- Surging travel in Europe spikes concerns over tourism's drawbacksEurope faces challenges due to a surge in tourism. Popular destinations like Barcelona and Venice are struggling with overcrowding. This st...
- Indians avoid Spain travel amid soaring rentals, locals’ ireSpain is facing backlash from locals due to mass tourism, leading to accommodation shortages and increased prices. Consequently, Indian tra...
- Let's talk about...tourists, go home!Local residents in cities like Barcelona, Palma, and Granada took to the streets, armed not with placards, but water pistols. Their message...
- Protesters in Europe march against over-tourism, target tourists with water gunsThousands protested across southern European cities, including Barcelona, Venice and Lisbon, against the detrimental effects of overtourism...
- Spain, Italy, Portugal see massive protests. Here's whySpain, Italy, Portugal attract large number of tourists yearly. However, protesters claimed that there is over-tourism.
- Is Spain really banning tourists?Spain has implemented new regulations to combat overtourism, effective January 2025, targeting short-term holiday rentals in cities like Ma...
- Spain is considering a 100% tax on homes bought by foreignersSpain introduces measures to address its housing crisis, including up to 100% tax on properties bought by non-EU citizens, and scrapping th...
- Don't let the uncouth Indian tag catch onGoa, India's popular tourist destination, is experiencing anger against domestic tourists on social media. The region’s 'susegad' spirit is...
- A trip to Italy in 2025 might not be the brightest ideaItaly’s summer 2025 tourism boom, fueled by the Jubilee Year, anticipates 35 million visitors, nearly tripling 2024's numbers. This sacred ...
- Another tourist hotspot in Europe says ‘no thanks’ to visitorsOne of Greece's beloved tourist destinations, Santorini, is now turning away visitors due to the problems caused by mass tourism. The islan...
- Many taking path less travelledMallorca saw renewed anti-tourism protests over rising housing costs caused by tourists. Similar protests occurred in Barcelona, Malaga, an...
- Barcelona residents protest against mass tourismThousands of protesters marched Saturday in Barcelona to denounce mass tourism and its effect on Spain's most visited city, the latest in a...
- 'Go home': Anti-tourism movement gains momentum in SpainAnti-tourism movements are multiplying in Spain, the world's second most visited country, prompting authorities to try and reconcile the in...
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