The city of Barcelona has approved plans to double its tourism tax, potentially raising charges to as much as €15 per person per night — among the highest in Europe. The move aims to curb overtourism and channel a quarter of the additional revenue towards addressing the city’s mounting housing crisis, impacting hotels, holiday rentals, and cruise passengers.
Rahul Bhadana is a digital editor at TravTalk with experience spanning multiple content niches, with a strong focus on travel trade journalism and digital publishing. A graduate of Delhi University, his work covers editorial writing, content strategy and platform-led storytelling, supporting TravTalk’s digital growth and industry engagement. A technology enthusiast, he enjoys films, poetry and exploring new ideas across media and culture.
