Barcelona Mayor Proposes Doubling Cruise Passenger Tax to Combat Overtourism
Barcelona's mayor, Jaume Collboni, has announced plans to double the tax on cruise passengers to $9.30 per night, aiming to address the city's overtourism issues. This proposal comes as part of a broader strategy to reduce the number of short-stay cruise visitors, who are seen as contributing to the city's tourism challenges. The city council had previously agreed to gradually increase the tax over four years, but Collboni is pushing for an immediate implementation. This move is part of a series of measures, including reducing cruise terminals and increasing other visitor taxes, to manage the influx of tourists. 
