Twenty years of the AVE Cities Network
The goal of the association is to promote the destinations on the network and synergies between them.
First Sunday with special opening hours in tourist areas
Commerce and markets. Shops and businesses can open from 12 noon to 8 pm.
The tourist spending has increased compared to the last five years
Tourism. According to a report of a 2023 survey on tourist profiles and habits in Barcelona, tourist spending has increased across all categories when compared with the previous five years, reaching a total average spend of €1,095...
The City Council approves €11.1 million from the tourist tax for 48 projects that will improve tourism’s social return in the city
Tourism. A total of 29 of the projects will be managed by the districts, while the ICUB will get funds to develop 8 decentralised cultural programmes that will be held throughout the year and also designed with local people in mind.
Tourist tax to fund 48 social projects
Tourism. The package will receive €11.1 million from the tourist accommodation tax.
The InOut Hostel Barcelona celebrates its 20th anniversary
Sustainable tourism. It was the first hospitality establishment in Europe to have 90% of its staff made up of workers with disabilities.
Barcelona Travel Hub celebrates its annual conference promoting innovation in tourism
Innovation. Barcelona City Council backs innovation in tourism as a driver of economic growth in the city, part of its commitment to sustainable tourism in destination Barcelona.
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.
New conference on congress tourism at Barcelona Activa
MICE. The aim of the session is to explore professions within the MICE sector, with the support of the Department of Tourism and the Barcelona Convention Bureau.