Barcelona Doubles Tourist Tax to Fund Housing and Curb Visitor Pressure
Barcelona raises its tourist tax to among the highest in Europe, directing part of the revenue toward affordable housing.
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Barcelona raises its tourist tax to among the highest in Europe, directing part of the revenue toward affordable housing.
Spain has imposed a €65 million fine on Airbnb for advertising tens of thousands of unlicensed tourist rentals, signaling a tougher stance on short-term rentals amid a growing housing crisis.
Spain has withdrawn 53,000 illegal tourist flats from official registers as part of a crackdown aimed at reducing overtourism and strengthening the permanent rental market in cities and tourist regions.
Spain is cracking down on illegal short-term rentals, demanding Airbnb remove over 65,000 listings that violate national housing laws. The move aims to ease the housing shortage and protect residents in popular tourist destinations.