Barcelona Doubles Tourism Tax to Fund Housing and Manage Visitor Numbers

Barcelona's regional parliament has approved a law doubling the tourism tax from April, raising hotel guest fees to between 10 and 15 euros per night and holiday rental taxes to a maximum of 12.5 euros. This measure aims to curb visitor numbers and fund affordable housing amid resident concerns over tourism-driven housing price increases. While some locals view the hike as reasonable, others worry about its fairness and potential impact on tourism. Cruise passengers will continue paying around 6 euros per night.