Restaurants engage with sustainable food
Food. A plan to include sustainability criteria in all spheres of hospitality establishments.
Regaining the rambling habit!
Economy. The campaign ‘Baixa a la Rambla’ encourages people in the city to make the avenue their own again.
Budget increase to extend Fira Barcelona approved
Full Council. The Full Council authorises overall expenditure of 30.55 million euros for the project.
New boost for classical music to turn Barcelona into an international benchmark
Culture. Some 200,000 euros collected from the tax on stays in tourist establishments are being allocated to the Barcelona Obertura project.
International recognition for health hotels
COVID-19. The initiative is a finalist in the WTM Responsible Tourism Awards and the City Nation Place Awards.
Lighting up city commerce
Christmas. More quality and more quantity as the Christmas illuminations light up the city until 6 January.
Municipal surcharge to be levied on the tourist tax from 2021
Tourism. The application of the surcharge will depend on the evolution of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Over 3.3 million euros from the tourist tax to boost the city
Tourism. The funds will be used for to boost the economy, sustainability and the promotion of the city.
Progress at the new Port Olímpic
Urban planning. The monitoring commission discussed the progress made since the municipal management of the port started in April.