Barcelona Impulsa
The roadmap for the economic promotion of the city until 2035, which works towards a sustainable, inclusive and competitive economy by promoting innovation, digitalization and social cohesion.
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Government Measure for Tourism Management 2024 - 2027
For years, Barcelona City Council has prioritized the comprehensive management and governance of tourism as an essential element to guarantee a balanced and sustainable city and improve the integration of tourism into the city.
High-traffic Areas (EGA)
High-traffic Areas (HTAs) are urban areas around iconic places in the city that experience a large influx of people, both residents and visitors.
Barcelona Destination Tourism Sustainability Plan (PSTD)
The City Council has developed the Barcelona Destination Tourism Sustainability Plan (PSTD) to respond to the 4 main axes defined by the European Union itself: the green and sustainable transition, energy efficiency, digital transition and competitiveness.
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Barcelona, a benchmark city in tourism
Urban tourism has become a global phenomenon in recent years, drawing 30 million visitors to Barcelona each year.
The visitor economy employs over 155,000 people, accounts for about 14% of GDP, and generates an expenditure of 10.317 million euros. Barcelona is working on a strategy to manage tourism, promote geographical decentralisation and diversification of the tourist offer, invest in strategic promotion, and maintain a balance with city life.
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Tourist activity data. October 2025Collection of the main indicators of tourist activity in Barcelona during the month of October 2025.
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Project CompassA project designed to promote the circular economy in the tourism sector, with the aim of systemically transforming business practices and contributing to the sustainability, circularity and resilience of the territory.
Lines of action of our tourist management
- Management of high tourist traffic areas
- Taxation of the tourism sector and its contribution to the residents
- Touristic mobility
- Accommodation
- Coexistence, safety and prevention
- Sustainability and resilience
- Digitalisation and innovation
- Economic development and social return
- Geographical strategy and tourism offer
- Promotion, communication and reception
- Knowledge
- Community and Governance
News
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12/12/2025 - 11:32 h Tourism Barcelona strengthens its ties with Mexico thanks to a new direct flightBarcelona will have a new flight connection with Mexico City from March, operated by Aeroméxico. The new route will offer six flights a week and strengthen “ties between Barcelona and Mexico”.
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04/12/2025 - 10:02 h Housing, Enterprise, Employment and jobs, Tourism, Economy Barcelona presents “Barcelona in Figures 2025”, a strategic overview of the city’s economic and social dynamism.Barcelona City Council has presented the 2025 edition of its Barcelona in Figures report, a key document analysing the main economic, social and geographic indicators for the city and its metropolitan area.
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02/12/2025 - 14:53 h Tourism A conversation about the present and future of the tourism modelThe conference explored the limits of the current tourism model and the emerging paths towards a regenerative model that can create environmental, social and community vitality.
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02/12/2025 - 14:24 h Commerce and markets, Tourism La Boqueria monitors visitor traffic at the market to improve its operationsLa Boqueria market has taken a step forwards in its digital transformation with the installation of 78 smart sensors to anticipate overcrowding, strengthen security and optimise internal mobility in the market.
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