The Measure Taken by Sant Joan to Protect Itself From the Boom of Tourist Housing

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Tourism rent continues to grow in Europe at an accelerated pace. According to Eurostat, in 2024 854 million nights were recorded in short-stay accommodation reserved through platforms such as Airbnb, Booking, Expedia or TripAdvisor, 18.8% more than in 2023, which represents a historical record. Cities such as Paris, Rome, Barcelona or Madrid concentrate much of that demand, but the boom in the sector has also led to a tightening of regulations. …

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Every day 16 tourist apartments are registered in the province. Massive tourism and the proliferation of blocks destined for visitors has become a serious problem for many cities in recent years, since they not only put their identity at risk, they also aggravate the housing crisis and contribute to the phenomenon of gentrification.