Barcelona hotel sector closes 2017 with record turnover
Despite “terrible” last quarter of year, the industry turned over 6% more than 2016
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Barcelona Port welcomed more than 2.7m cruise passengers in 2017
14k meters squared of the maritime institution will also be freed up for public use
Rent in Catalonia increases by 10.3% in 2017
Barcelona most expensive place to live, averaging at €16 per square metre
Barcelona airport closes 2017 with historic total of 47 million passengers
7.1% more people used the facility than 2016
19 million tourists visited Catalonia in 2017, 5.5% more than previous year
Tourism decreased by up to 20% during last quarter, according to WTO
Tourism in Catalonia decreased by up to 20% in last quarter of 2017, says WTO
Increase expected at beginning of 2018, says organization’s new secretary general
Catalan town makes old shops into museums
The project aims to re-use spaces and revitalize a once-bustling, historical area
Barcelona retains sustainable tourism award
Biosphere World Class Destination certificate recognizes Catalonia’s capital amidst concerns that tourism is reaching tipping point
Sagrada Família church tightens security
Barcelona landmark installs walk-through metal detectors and scanners
Barcelona Airport allots €46.6m service for passengers with reduced mobility
Reus airport to get similar service, while Lleida airport welcomes season’s first UK skiers
Catalan professionals take part in an EU project in Egypt
The program aims to promote some professional fields in the country, mainly tourism and hospitality
Tourism up 6% so far this year
Total number of international tourists visiting Catalonia reaches more than 18 million visitors despite drop in November
Girona to host forum on tourism waste management
30% of all municipal waste generated in tourist destinations and major events, according to European study
Tourism drops 4.7% in October compared to last year
Total number of international tourists visiting Catalonia grows by 6.6% and reaches more than 17 million visitors so far this year
2 million foreign tourists visited Catalonia in September
Total of visitors from abroad increased by 8% in first 9 months of 2017