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Barcelona to Raise Tourist Tax for Cruise Passengers, Mayor Announces

  • Barcelona will increase the tourist tax for cruise passengers staying less than 12 hours to address the intensive use of public spaces.
  • Mayor Jaume Collboni emphasized the need for tourists to fund local projects, not taxpayers.
  • The proposal must be agreed upon with the Catalan regional government and aligns with broader efforts to manage tourism impacts.