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Barcelona Implements Major Tourist Tax Increase to €7 per Night for Luxury Hotels Starting April 2026
Barcelona Implements Major Tourist Tax Increase to €7 per Night for Luxury Hotels Starting April 2026 Beginning April 2026, Barcelona will implement a substantial rise in its tourist tax, with visitors in luxury hotels paying €7 per night. This increase is part of a new law passed by the Catalan parliament, designed to address local issues such as the housing crisis and tourism sustainability. A quarter of the revenue will be directed to housing policies, while the rest will support the Tourism Promotion Fund, helping to boost the city’s tourism industry....