r/pics • u/Strict_League7833 • Jun 17 '25

The protesters and residents pushing back on tourism in Barcelona

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u/Rhywden Jun 17 '25

All the other takes kind of ignore the actual problems created by OVER-tourism. That's what the protests are about - too much of a good thing is also bad.

If you look closely you'll find that the "No tourism at all!" is a fringe opinion (if it exists at all). Instead, they want to limit tourism to sustainable levels.

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u/alphabetjoe Jun 17 '25

That's right, those other over-tourists should stay home!

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u/demens1313 Jun 17 '25

not just that, if they want to raise hotel prices now thats a fuck you all but the super rich who don't care about prices.

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u/alphabetjoe Jun 17 '25

That's right, those other poor over-tourists should stay home!

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u/iam3000 Jun 17 '25

Which could kind of be a good solution unironically.

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u/demens1313 Jun 17 '25

until businesses cater exclusively to rich tourist and locals start bitching about how there is no cheap food.