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In Brief: Spain is expected to welcome a record 100 million visitors in 2026, reinforcing tourism’s role as a key driver of the country’s economy, where the sector contributes roughly 13% of GDP. However, the surge in visitor numbers is also fueling concerns about overtourism and housing affordability, with residents and policymakers increasingly linking short-term vacation rentals to rising rents and the displacement of local communities.
Industry Context
Spain’s tourism boom highlights a growing challenge facing many destinations worldwide: balancing the economic benefits of record visitor spending with the social impacts of overtourism. As governments seek to protect housing affordability and residents’ quality of life, increasing scrutiny of short-term rental accommodations is becoming a key policy issue in major tourism markets.
Source: BBC News article by Guy Hedgecoe
