Good news for tourists as holiday hotspot delays visitor tax

• Catalonia, Spain's most visited region, has delayed a new tourist tax until at least October 2025.
• The tax, which could reach up to €15 per day, aims to address overtourism and the region's housing crisis.
• Originally planned for May, the delay allows the government to seek parliamentary approval, avoiding potential legal challenges.
• At least 25 per cent of the tax revenue will be used to alleviate housing shortages and high rents.
• This follows protests by residents concerned about the impact of tourism on housing costs.

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Spanish holiday hotspot delays tourist tax in win for those planning summer trips