Travel And Housing Policy News

Barcelona to Ban All Tourist Rentals by 2029

Barcelona plans to ban all short-term holiday apartment rentals by 2028 to address soaring housing costs and make the city more livable for residents. The move, announced by Mayor Jaume Collboni, aims to tackle the city's largest problem of housing affordability, which has been exacerbated by a 68% rise in rents over the past decade. The decision has received mixed reactions, with support from Spain's housing minister but criticism from the local tourist apartments association.