Tag: Barcelona

As one of the most important tourism destinations in the Mediterranean, Barcelona’s economy is dominated by its services sector, although the traditional industrial heartland that carried Spain through the...

A feature on the state of Reasearch and Development in Barcelona and Catalonia A city of innovation, Barcelona is growing as a hub for biotechnology and research—and on a global...

Since the Olympics of 1992 the numbers of tourists has grown almost exponentially - from 2.45 million in 1993 to 7.44 million in 2012, with the number expected to break through the 8 million barrier with ease, and in fact, approach 9 million.

As a forward -looking, dynamic and cosmopolitan city, it’s not surprising that Barcelona’s economy is thriving compared to other areas of Spain. In buzzing Barcelona, shops, hotels, businesses, bars and restaurants continue to grow and adapt to changing fashions and trends, while still maintaining the essence of a functional city built on trade, textiles and master craftsmen. Unlike other world class centres that can lose their character in the rush to embrace globalisation, Barcelona has got the balance right, promoting small business growth, as well as welcoming multinational brands.

Boasting the Mediterranean’s largest port and a newly revamped international airport, it is easy to see why business and leisure travellers flock in their droves to Barcelona. The investment in the transport infrastructure of Barcelona and the surrounding region has been impressive over the last decade, especially when considering the global recession that has shaken so many other parts of Spain. New facilities at the airport and the port have improved import and export opportunities, and the extension of the high speed railway, which now covers the four major Catalan regional capitals and extends its reach into France, allows for rapid, overland travel for both the casual and business traveller.