Faced with the escalating challenge of overtourism, a growing number of countries are implementing strategies to reduce the impact of excessive visitor numbers. In a recent development, the mayor of Barcelona has announced plans to increase the tourist tax for cruise passengers who visit the city for less than 12 hours. This decision underscores the city's commitment to addressing the repercussions of overwhelming tourism in the vibrant Catalan capital.
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The mayor of Barcelona has announced plans to increase the tourist tax for cruise passengers who visit the city for less than 12 hours
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The mayor of Barcelona has announced plans to increase the tourist tax for cruise passengers who visit the city for less than 12 hours
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The mayor of Barcelona has announced plans to increase the tourist tax for cruise passengers who visit the city for less than 12 hours
Photo: Debbie Ann Powell/Shutterstock
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