Barcelona Announces Goal of Zero Additional Tourists to Ease Strain

Barcelona's commissioner for sustainable tourism, José Antonio Donaire, is tackling overtourism. The city welcomes nearly 16 million visitors each year. Donaire's new policy aims to stop any increase in tourist numbers. The plan seeks to lessen the impact on local infrastructure. Proposed measures may include visitor caps or new fees. Officials hope the strategy will preserve residents' quality of life. Implementation details are being refined by the city council. The initiative will be monitored for effectiveness over time.