Tourism becomes the second concern of residents

Tourism becomes the second concern of residents According to recent satisfaction surveys conducted by Barcelona Council, tourism is the second greatest preoccupation among residents after unemployment. The annual survey, which has been running for ten years, last year introduced the matter of tourism which since has immediately risen to the top of issues. In fact, of […]

Tourists Leading Barcelona

Barcelona confirmed as a leading urban destination! Tourist leading Barcelona has once again been confirmed as a leading urban destination in Europe. Following an extensive study completed across 110 major urban cities using official statistics, Barcelona was the only non capital city outside Munich to feature in the top ten for overnight stays. Barcelona has always been […]

Vacation bookings for Semana Santa grow by 7% in one year

Gradually the tourism industry begins to feel the economic situation improving! Tourism continues its recovery. Vacation bookings for Semana Santa, an indicator of the evolution of this sector, increased by 7% compared to travel booking of last year, according to the Corporate Association of Specialized Tourism Agencies (ACAVe). “Gradually the industry begins to feel the economic situation […]

Foreigners drive up the prices of luxury apartments in Barcelona

Foreigners made 20% more buys than last year! The demand of foreign buyers has driven up the purchases and prices of luxury apartments in Barcelona last year, according to the explanation of Joan Galo Macia, CEO of Engel & Volkers in Barcelona. Foreigners made 20% more buys than last year, focusing their demand on the Eixample and Ciutat Vella districts, which […]

More than half of the buildings in the Gothic Quarter have tourist flats

The overall number of beds in apartments and hotels almost equal those of permanent residents! More than half (52%) of the buildings in the Gothic quarter of Barcelona have tourist flats and the overall number of beds in apartments and hotels almost equal those of permanent residents. This was revealed by a report called Tourist Apartments, Hotels and Population Movements carried out by researcher Agustin Cocola, […]

Taking La Rambla Back for Locals

There is no electoral program, right or left-handed, or city government that does not include in its master plan the idea of “taking back La Rambla for the Barcelonians.” With so many empty promises and phrases devoid of meaning this topic certainly deserves discussion at the podium.