Barcelona Implements New Measures to Curb Overtourism, Affecting Cruise Visitors
Barcelona, Spain, is intensifying its efforts to combat overtourism by implementing new measures aimed at reducing the number of short-term visitors. The city plans to impose a tax of up to €30 (approximately $35) on cruise passengers who stay for less than 12 hours. This move is part of a broader strategy to manage the influx of tourists, which has been a growing concern for local residents. The city has already doubled its hotel guest tax and is considering further measures to limit the impact of tourism on housing prices and public transport. The initiative is led by José Antonio Donaire, the commissioner for sustainable tourism, who emphasizes that the goal is not to be anti-tourist but to attract a more diverse group of visitors interested in business and cultural attractions. 
