Barcelona tourism management
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.
During the seven-month revamp, to be carried out by a municipal company, Barcelona Cicle de l’Aigua, bathers will still be able to take a dip as the work is compatible with bathing.
Donaire is the director of the Higher Institute of Tourism Studies at the University of Girona and has extensive experience as a tourism sector scholar and researcher, with more than 100 articles published in scholarly journals.
Barcelona Activa is organising several information sessions to provide people with more detailed information about the subsidies and help them with their applications.
Calls, tips and information on tourism management in Barcelona
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.
This lecture by Marco d’Eramo explores the complexities of tourist culture, framed within the international seminar ‘The Cultures of Tourism’ at the CCCB.
On July 3rd, 2025, we will celebrate the 10th edition of the ACAVe Members’ Night, a landmark event in the tourism sector that this year commemorates a decade of networking, collaboration, and joint growth. Once again, we will have the support of the City Council as Official Sponsor.
Delve into the districts and neighborhoods of the city, and enjoy their attractions.
Seminar to reflect on more responsible touristic models.
Diversity. Three weeks of activities to celebrate and assert LGBTQIA+ rights for Pride
Performing arts. A programme of 91 shows, featuring big local and international names and young talent with great prospects. Tcikets on sale from 7 May.
