Roundup: Calls to reduce tourism intensify as Barcelona draws more visitors

BARCELONA, Sept. 6 (Xinhua) -- The growing impact of mass tourism on local residents has sparked increasing debate in Barcelona, one of Europe's most popular holiday destinations.

According to the city council, over 1.2 million tourists visited Barcelona in July, a 7.5 percent increase compared to the same month last year. The city is on track to surpass the 2019 record of 19.3 million visitors, set before the C