Tourists are not welcome anymore!
We love travelling and visiting various places during our holidays. But imagine visiting a famous tourist location to find out you are not welcome anymore.
That’s what’s happening in Malaga, Spain - a city famous for its beaches and monuments. The locals have had enough and want the tourists to leave.
But tourists boost the local economy?
Correct! Tourists need food to eat, hotels to stay, etc. So, people open hotels, restaurants, etc., to earn money from tourists.
Local attractions, like museums, parks, etc., bring in more money, which also helps improve the local economy. It's a win-win situation: tourists have fun, and locals make money!
What went wrong in Malaga?
In Malaga, locals are being asked to leave their rented homes by their landlords to make space for tourists.
Tourists need room to stay. When tourists increase in a place, the demand for accommodation rises. So, landlords rent their houses to tourists at higher prices to earn more.
Ultimately, locals struggle to pay higher rents in areas where prices rise due to increased tourists.
In response to tourists, Malaga locals are putting up posters and stickers asking tourists to leave.
