Anti-tourism movements are multiplying in Spain, the world’s second most-visited country, as tourists in islands are told to ‘go home’
, the world’s second most-visited country, prompting authorities to try and reconcile the interests of locals and the lucrative sector.
They are also demanding that locals be given a greater say in the face of what they consider uncontrolled development which is harming the environment.Several members of the collective, “Canaries Sold Out”, also began an “indefinite” hunger strike last week to put pressure on the authorities. Locals complain that a rise in accommodation listings on shortterm rental platforms such as Airbnb have worsened a housing shortage and caused rents to soar, especially in town centres.
“Our concern is to continue to grow tourism in Spain so that it is sustainable and does not generate social revulsion,” said the vicepresident of tourism association Exceltur, Jose Luis Zoreda, when asked about the movements.The group said it expects Spain’s tourism sector will post record revenues of $215.4 billion this year.
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