Protest against Mass Tourism in Barcelona
Protesters in Barcelona demonstrate against mass tourism by spraying visitors with water, chanting 'tourists go home' and demanding changes to reduce the negative impact on living costs and quality of life for locals.
Key Points
- 26 million visitors stayed overnight in Barcelona in 2023
- Demonstrators demand measures to reduce visitor numbers and transition to a new tourism model
- City mayor announces steps to limit impact of mass tourism
- Criticism against mayor for allowing luxury events amidst protests
- Similar protests against mass tourism in other parts of Spain and worldwide
Cons
- Increased living costs for locals
- Pressure on public services
- Unfair distribution of tourism industry profits
- Social inequality