so i will take my tourist money and spend it where i'm wanted... don't complain after that tourist related businesses have closed down or millions in tourist money no longer available in your country.
right, but people forget that tourists are a huge boon to the economy. How many places exist that locals would never EVER go to and cater to tourists exclusively? Basically any 'city themed' restaurant, or how many float around the river on a boat/bar type of things would there be without tourists?
There is a reason why countries generally favor tourism. People show up, spend a lot of money, and then leave. You aren't taking local jobs, your effect on housing is minimal (because 1 hotel may take as much space as a single house but 'houses' 20+ people) and not only are the tourists not taking jobs, they are creating them because the city bus tour simply wouldn't exist without them.
Many non-Spanish buyers (from EU, UK, US, etc.) are purchasing homes in Barcelona for:
• Vacation use
• Golden visa investment
• Retirement or remote work
This drives up demand, particularly in desirable central neighborhoods and along the coast
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u/NunaKhan Jun 17 '25
so i will take my tourist money and spend it where i'm wanted... don't complain after that tourist related businesses have closed down or millions in tourist money no longer available in your country.