Tag: Mediterranean Capitals

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...

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.

Barcelona's natural position as the economic and lifestyle capital of the Mediterranean means it is not only an attractive place to do business, but is positioned as the gateway to southern Europe, a bridge to the Maghreb and a platform to Latin America. As the only city in southern Europe that concentrates...