Barcelona to Increase Tourist Tax for Cruise Passengers

Barcelona's mayor, Jaume Collboni, has announced plans to raise the tourist tax for cruise passengers who visit the city for less than 12 hours. The current daily rate is US$7.61, but it is unclear by how much the tax will be increased. This move is part of a series of measures aimed at reducing overtourism and improving the city's housing situation. Overtourism has been a major concern in Spain, with protests erupting across the country over the negative impact of the booming tourist industry on daily life. Collboni's government operates in a minority in the Catalan capital, but he is pushing forward with this plan to increase the tourist tax for cruise ship passengers.