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Beat Barcelona, the city space at the Mobile World Congress
World Mobile Congress. The area covers 1,500 square metres and will be used to promote the city’s spirit and assets to the world and attract investors and visitors.
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Deadline for regularising provisional terraces extended
Public space. The deadline for completing the procedure is to be extended to 31 March.
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More shopping hours in more places on Sundays and public holidays
City Council. The area with shopping hours for tourism is to be expanded to adapt to the Special Urban Plan on Tourist Accommodation.
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Consolidation of the recovery in tourism
Tourism. Data for the sector show a growth in the number of visitors and direct spending in 2021.
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City and Tourism Council renewed to tackle the challenges of the future
Tourism. The Council has issued a unitary statement underlining the need to improve harmony between residents and visitors.
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The City of Christmas fills with culture, life and traditions
Christmas 2021. An extensive cultural programme to suit all tastes and ages is being held in the city to celebrate the festivities.
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A boost to attract and keep congresses and events
The programme will be a tool for reactivating the post-pandemic economy and supporting one of the sectors with the most significant economic impacts.
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International recognition for Barcelona’s competitiveness
Global competitiveness. The city returns to the top 20 for the first time since 2016.
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Over a hundred kilometres of streets and squares now lit up in the Christmas City
Lighting. Over a thousand people attended the switching on of the Christmas lights in Plaça de Catalunya.