Tourism sector warns of 'brutal' impact of 'mass cancelations' due to coronavirus
Catalan government pledges "micro-actions" targeting specific markets to help industry bounce back once crisis is over
Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Catalan government pledges "micro-actions" targeting specific markets to help industry bounce back once crisis is over
Spread of Covid-19 poses financial threat to sectors such as leisure, tourism, and transport
Investment in sector from abroad reached €493m, up 18% compared with 2018
The city’s second largest trade show after MWC was due to take place in April
Hispano Suiza presents 100% electric Carmen Boulogne, 5 of which will be on market by end of 2020
While outbreak is affecting certain exports to China, companies in Catalonia are also benefiting as producers turn to European markets
First time since 2014 that February has not seen fall in unemployment, with government blaming coronavirus and MWC cancellation
'Catalonia Industry Suppliers' is a government initiative to help exporting companies find international business opportunities
Foreign sales of all industrial products went up 3.2% last year to total of €70 billion
Government signs agreement with Smart Africa to promote cooperation in such areas as smart development, digital economy, and empowerment of women
Barcelona Tech Spirit organizes activities and conferences to promote entrepreneurship
Union says employees have given "enough signs of good faith" as low-cost airline asks for further concessions over summer
Sales abroad in 2019 amounted to more than €73bn, some 3% more than previous year
Tech Spirit Barcelona and other networking events planned for those who will travel to Barcelona despite cancelation of trade fair
Catalan president meets with business sector, unions and public authorities to discuss next step after major international event is called off
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