Most relevant actions in anti-tourism activism in Barcelona, 2004–2021
| Year | Relevant action | Reason for the protest |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Resident dissatisfaction due to the celebration of the Fòrum de les Cultures[Cultures’ Forum] | Residents displaced due to an urban-regeneration project |
| 2008 | Start of the debate on “tourismphobia” | Dependence on the tourism model |
| 2013 | Campaign “Fem Plaça” [‘Square making’] | Privatisation of public space and noise at night |
| 2014 | Resident demonstrations in la Barceloneta | Intrusion of tourism in daily life |
| 2015 | Foundation of l’Assemblea de Barris per al Desenvolupament Sostenible (Currently ABDT) [Neighbourhoods’ Assembly for Tourism Degrowth] | The predatory nature of the tourism model |
| 2016/2018 | Organisation of neighbourhood forums on city tourism | Social awareness regarding tourism problems |
| 2016 | Consell de Turisme de la Ciutat [“Advisory Council on Tourism and the City”] | Change in tourism governance |
| 2016 | Foundation of Las Kellys Association | Precarious work conditions |
| 2017 | Protest against the opening of Casa Vicens | Excessive offer and over-tourism |
| 2017 | Symbolic occupation of the SOHO hotel (property of vulture funds) | Residential displacement |
| 2017 | Attack on the city Bus Turístic | Negative impact of tourism on residents’ quality of life |
| 2017 | Protests against the arrival of the Symphony of the Seas cruise and against the expansion of the port | Over-tourism, capacity and environmental pollution |
| 2017 | Anti-tourism graffiti at Parc Güell | Rejection of the excessive presence of tourists |
| 2018 | #Unfairbcn# campaign | Expansion of the sharing’s economy accommodation markets |
| 2018 | Conferences and workshops on the relationship between residents and tourism “Tourist tours can we share the same space?” and “Port-city: towards what model are we adopting?” | Co-existence with tourism and dependence on tourism in the urban development plan |
| 2018 | News conference for the network SET (Citizens of Southern Europe against touristification) | Globalisation and tourism |
| 2019 | “Barcelona no està en venda” [“Barcelona is not for sale”] campaign | Privatisation and precarious labour |
| 2021 | Zeroport Manifest | Negative impacts of expanding Barcelona Airport |
| 2021 | Neighbourhood protest “Less tourism more life” | Health risks associated with tourism mobility |
| 2021 | Unified “Stop Creuers” protests in various Catalan cities | Health risks associated with tourism mobility |
| Year | Relevant action | Reason for the protest |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Resident dissatisfaction due to the celebration of the Fòrum de les Cultures[Cultures’ Forum] | Residents displaced due to an urban-regeneration project |
| 2008 | Start of the debate on “tourismphobia” | Dependence on the tourism model |
| 2013 | Campaign “Fem Plaça” [‘Square making’] | Privatisation of public space and noise at night |
| 2014 | Resident demonstrations in la Barceloneta | Intrusion of tourism in daily life |
| 2015 | Foundation of l’Assemblea de Barris per al Desenvolupament Sostenible (Currently ABDT) [Neighbourhoods’ Assembly for Tourism Degrowth] | The predatory nature of the tourism model |
| 2016/2018 | Organisation of neighbourhood forums on city tourism | Social awareness regarding tourism problems |
| 2016 | Consell de Turisme de la Ciutat [“Advisory Council on Tourism and the City”] | Change in tourism governance |
| 2016 | Foundation of Las Kellys Association | Precarious work conditions |
| 2017 | Protest against the opening of Casa Vicens | Excessive offer and over-tourism |
| 2017 | Symbolic occupation of the SOHO hotel (property of vulture funds) | Residential displacement |
| 2017 | Attack on the city Bus Turístic | Negative impact of tourism on residents’ quality of life |
| 2017 | Protests against the arrival of the Symphony of the Seas cruise and against the expansion of the port | Over-tourism, capacity and environmental pollution |
| 2017 | Anti-tourism graffiti at Parc Güell | Rejection of the excessive presence of tourists |
| 2018 | #Unfairbcn# campaign | Expansion of the sharing’s economy accommodation markets |
| 2018 | Conferences and workshops on the relationship between residents and tourism “Tourist tours can we share the same space?” and “Port-city: towards what model are we adopting?” | Co-existence with tourism and dependence on tourism in the urban development plan |
| 2018 | News conference for the network SET (Citizens of Southern Europe against touristification) | Globalisation and tourism |
| 2019 | “Barcelona no està en venda” [“Barcelona is not for sale”] campaign | Privatisation and precarious labour |
| 2021 | Zeroport Manifest | Negative impacts of expanding Barcelona Airport |
| 2021 | Neighbourhood protest “Less tourism more life” | Health risks associated with tourism mobility |
| 2021 | Unified “Stop Creuers” protests in various Catalan cities | Health risks associated with tourism mobility |
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