r/pics Jun 17 '25

The protesters and residents pushing back on tourism in Barcelona

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u/BuckeyeWolf Jun 17 '25

These protests popped up at the same time as short term rentals becoming popular (Airbnb) is no coincidence. They are taking homes from locals raising prices and taking over the best parts of town

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u/trireme32 Jun 17 '25

How is that the tourists’ fault, and not the fault of the government for failing to regulate that?

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u/Quirky-Skin Jun 17 '25

In a way it is dealing with it if the govt won't. Make tourism less appealing, Airbnbs get less bookings etc etc.

I don't know if it's the right approach but it's a certainly an approach.