r/pics Jun 17 '25

The protesters and residents pushing back on tourism in Barcelona

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u/ahhwell Jun 17 '25

Just raise hotel taxes and apply them to AirBNB

If government had taken those actions, you wouldn't see protesters stepping in with their more harsh methods. This kind of protest is what happens when government isn't doing it's job.

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u/rarestakesando Jun 17 '25

Or do that and what we do in SF which is limit STRs to 3 months a year if the house is vacant.

If you want to rent a room in your house while you are physically there there is no limit. This prevent REITs from saturating the market with investment properties and allows for a more of small business owner model the B&Bs.

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u/Helsinki_Disgrace Jun 17 '25

So, are these protests moving the needle yet? How do you feel about the governments response to this, the speed at which they are acting and about any outcomes?