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In Barcelona, residents feel overwhelmed by tourists and rising rents. Txema Escorsa, a teacher, represents many who feel that tourism is destroying the city's local character and contributing to a housing crisis. Barcelona will host protests against overtourism, coinciding with similar demonstrations in other European cities. Tourist apartments, facilitated by platforms like Airbnb, are seen as a major contributor to the issue. Spanish authorities are responding with regulations.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff