Barcelona increases tourist tax

BTN News
Thursday, 28 March 2024
In Spain, Barcelona will increase its tourist tax to better manage tourism, according to Euro Weekly News.

The tax was first introduced in 2012 to encourage more sustainable tourism and address the challenges of too many tourists.

Under the new rules, visitors to Barcelona will pay both a regional tourist tax and a city surcharge.

This means an extra EUR0.50 per night, adding to the total cost of accommodation.

Guests staying in five-star hotels will pay EUR6.75 per night, totalling EUR47.25 for a week.

Rental guests will pay EUR5.50 per night or EUR38.50 for a week, while cruise passengers will pay EUR6.25.

These measures aim to encourage higher-quality tourism and reduce the strain on Barcelona’s infrastructure and environment.

Barcelona increases tourist tax

BTN News
Thursday, 28 March 2024
In Spain, Barcelona will increase its tourist tax to better manage tourism, according to Euro Weekly News.

The tax was first introduced in 2012 to encourage more sustainable tourism and address the challenges of too many tourists.

Under the new rules, visitors to Barcelona will pay both a regional tourist tax and a city surcharge.

This means an extra EUR0.50 per night, adding to the total cost of accommodation.

Guests staying in five-star hotels will pay EUR6.75 per night, totalling EUR47.25 for a week.

Rental guests will pay EUR5.50 per night or EUR38.50 for a week, while cruise passengers will pay EUR6.25.

These measures aim to encourage higher-quality tourism and reduce the strain on Barcelona’s infrastructure and environment.