New management model for parts of the city with the highest volume of tourists
Tourism. The new tourism management plan will be in place this summer and includes specific measures at the 16 high-influx areas that have been identified.
First Sunday with special opening hours in tourist areas
Commerce and markets. Shops and businesses can open from 12 noon to 8 pm.
Tourist tax to fund 48 social projects
Tourism. The package will receive €11.1 million from the tourist accommodation tax.
Cultural Regatta: over 200 activities to celebrate the arrival of the America’s Cup
This programme brings the world of sailing closer to people with various activities through to the end of the year.
Material from the MWC for social and cultural ends
Mobile World Congress. The MWC Donation Room gives a new life to five tonnes of material from the congress.
Positive balance for the Welcome Desk on its second anniversary
Welcome Desk. The city’s welcome office for international talent has helped nearly 2,000 people from 111 countries.
Tibidabo starts the season with new attractions
Tibidabo. The new season gets under way on 2 March and brings a new freefall ride.
BEAT Barcelona, the place to meet at the MWC24
Mobile World Congress. Barcelona’s after-work space at the Mobile World Congress is at the entrance to 4YFN, at hall 8 of Fira de Barcelona – Gran Via.
Public perception of tourism improves
Tourism. Some 70.9% of local people believe tourism benefits the city, but the figure for those who feel it is harmful for the city is also up, from 17.3% to 23%.