Barcelona
What causes overtourism? It’s not people, it’s government mismanagement
Bob Elliott
Crowded beaches. Expensive rent. Tourist sites with wall-to-wall people. When it comes to overtourism, don’t blame the travelers, said Randy ...
After anti-tourism protests, Spain receives record number of travelers
Bob Elliott
On July 6, thousands of anti-tourism protesters marched through the streets of Barcelona, shouting: “Tourists go home!” A little more ...
Protests will spread if European cities don’t address overtourism
Bob Elliott
Protests in Spain will spread if European officials fail to address mass tourism’s negative effect on the lives of residents, ...
Barcelona residents squirt travelers with water to protest overtourism
Bob Elliott
Mass tourism troubles hit fever pitch in Barcelona, Spain, on Saturday as protesters threw items and sprayed travelers with water ...
