barcelona tourism

Households demand, construction and tourism contribute to boost in GDP

Manel Casals, the head of the Barcelona hotels association, says 35% occupancy is expected this summer season

French visitors make up a third of international travellers with the total number of tourists spending €200m in Catalonia from January to March

Catalan capital aims to position itself as ideal city from which to work remotely

Company reported 83% fall in profits, but landowner rejected repeated calls to reduce monthly payments

With foreign travelers down by 80%, some see a ‘unique opportunity’ to challenge mass tourism

Investment aims to both protect jobs and promote Catalan capital as a safe destination

International visitors from most EU countries can visit Catalonia once more

Over 80 flights scheduled to pass through El Prat airport on Sunday, with Covid-19 controls still in place for international passengers

Visitors tend to be local, have reduced disposable incomes, and have a preference for rural rentals

Antoni Gaudí’s landmark temple will offer free visits to residents and workers fighting Covid-19

Spanish president Pedro Sánchez assures there will be a holiday season this summer and quarantine on visitors will be lifted on July 1

Catalan tourism board director believes association with Spain is damaging for handling of coronavirus crisis

Capital has 12 flats for every 1,000 inhabitants, more than Rome and London, finds joint Catalan-Canadian report

Pilot project unveils mixed reality headset with local information and letting users explore buildings, book hotel rooms, and even go shopping