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of the city, proposing to: "eliminate cruise ships", "maintain the current dimensions of the airport", "stimulate touristic degrowth", and "eliminate any investment to promote the 'Barcelona brand'". In August 2021, Barcelona became the first city to ban short-term private room rentals.
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