Barcelona's tourism industry going 'unpunished' amid drought, activists say

As of February 1, nearly 6 million people in Barcelona and its surrounding areas have been affected by water restrictions. Businesses have been ordered to cut water consumption by 25 percent, with the figure rising to a whopping 80 percent for farmers. Residents have also been asked to stay within a limit of 200 litres per day. 

With the entire population facing restrictions, activists say the region's tourism industry is not doing its part. So far, hotels have been exempt from most restrictions. A ban on refilling swimming pools has come into effect, but many have already been filled up since last summer.

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