The mayor of Barcelona - Spain's most visited city - has pledged to end short-term tourist lets in the city within five years as the country continues its nationwide crackdown on mass tourism.
The mayor of Barcelona - Spain's most visited city - has pledged to end short-term tourist lets in the city within five years as the country continues its nationwide crackdown on mass tourism. Jaume Collboni told a news conference he does not plan to renew any of the 10,101 tourist licences granted to landlords when they expire in November 2028. Mr Collboni said the appartments, advertised on sites such as Airbnb and Homeaway, would be available to locals instead.
Access to housing had become a key driver of inequality, particularly for young people, he added.New building has not kept up with the increased demand, driving up prices.In response to the recently announced plans, some left-wing councillors said 2028 was too far in the future for people they said were being forced out of the city now.
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