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.
Special extensions to bar terraces to remain in place throughout 2021
Commerce and markets. The one-year extension is intended to strengthen the economy in this sector and help guarantee safety distances.
Tibidabo re-opens with full safety measures
Tibidabo. Capacity has been reduced to a third and 70% of the rides are open.
Action plan to reactivate tourism in the city
Toruism. Promoted by Turisme de Barcelona, the plan consists of 44 specific actions to be implemented over the course of 2020.
Tourist tax to help kickstart the economy
Business. Nearly three million euros is to be invested to provide support for the business network, incentivise local consumption and promote the city.
Consensus of tourism representatives, unions and citizens for a reactivation of tourism that strengthens its sustainability, security, resilience and added value
Tourism. The Tourism and City Council issues a statement calling for joint efforts to promote best practices