The Barcelona Christmas Tour is back with a night-time route to admire the Christmas lights
The service will run from 29 November to 4 January, with departures every day from Monday to Sunday. Last year more than 9,000 people enjoyed this Christmas route.
The renovation of the Laberint d’Horta, planned as part of the Tourism Sustainability Plan, will begin next spring
Besides the renewal of all the cypress trees making up the maze, native vegetation will be added, paving improved, a sustainable watering system installed and steps and balustrades restored.
Montjuïc Park renovates its escalators to improve accessibility
The project has a budget of 7.8 million euros, partially funded by Next Generation EU Funds, as part of the Barcelona Tourism Sustainability Strategy.
Barcelona and Amsterdam strengthen collaboration in tourism management and local retail protection policies
The 4th Deputy Mayor, Jordi Valls, met at the City Hall with his Dutch counterpart, Sofyan Mbarki, to discuss the policies of the two cities in terms of tourism, trade and local economy.
30 more educational centers will be climatized in 2025 with the IEET surcharge, as part of the Barcelona School Climate Plan
Sustainable. The work, with an investment of 17.7 million euros funded by revenue from the tourism tax surcharge (IEET), will be carried out throughout 2025 and during school holidays to minimize the impact on educational activities.
Greater return for the city from the tourist tax
Tourism. Investment in projects in the spheres of culture, management and economic promotion with a value of four million euros.
More taxes on tourism and a freeze on most taxes for citizens
By-laws. The project for the Tax By-law for 2025 should mean an additional 22.6 million euros in revenue collected by the city.
Admission price for Park Güell to cost 18 euros
Tourism. In the context of reviewing tax ordinances and increasing tourism-related taxes, the City Council will incorporate the proposal to raise the Park Güell entrance fee from the current 10 euros to 18 euros.
Accessible and sustainable tourism for everyone
Participants in these seminars took part in experiential workshops where they learned about physical, auditory, visual, and intellectual disabilities, as well as mental health.