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Meeting Professionals International Launches European Road Show at IBTM World

Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the world's largest meeting and event industry association, today launched its European Road Show with its first stop in Barcelona at IBTM World, November 2018. As part of the Road Show, MPI leadership will travel throughout Europe to meet with industry leaders and influencers to share industry trends, research, tips and the value of MPI member networking and educational opportunities. The goal of the Road Show is to increase European membership participation at MPI educational and networking events and promote awareness and advocacy of the community's impact on the worldwide stage.

MPI

Barcelona, Spain

World Tourism Organization and FC Barcelona sign collaboration agreement

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and FC Barcelona signed an agreement on Saturday, opening the path to collaboration between the two organizations in the areas of tourism and sports. The agreement was signed by UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili and the President of FC Barcelona, Josep Maria Bartomeu.

UN Tourism

Barcelona, Spain

Leo Messi named as World Tourism Organisation Ambassador for Responsible Tourism

Considered by many the best football player of all times, Lionel Messi joins the World Tourism Organization to promote the value of responsible tourism. The UNWTO Secretary-General, Zurab Pololikashvili, appointed Messi as UNWTO Ambassador for Responsible Tourism this Saturday at Camp Nou in Barcelona, after the match F.C. Barcelona - Leganés.

UN Tourism

Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona's Stress Test – Will the hotel market ride it out?

This article presents recent supply and demand trends for Barcelona, before discussing some of the sociopolitical events that have impacted the market over recent months, as well as their effect on hotel performance and the outlook for the coming year.Barcelona is Spain's second-largest city, with a population of approximately 1.6 million in 2017, and is the capital of Catalonia. Located on the Mediterranean coast, 180 km southwest of the French border, Barcelona is the country's principal seaport and is the third-largest port in the Mediterranean region.Since the organisation of the Olympic Games in 1992, Barcelona has become a favourite short-break leisure destination in line with cities such as Paris, London and Amsterdam. It is also an increasingly important port for cruise ships. In addition, Barcelona is an established centre for meeting, incentive, conference and exhibition (MICE) business: the city was 3rd in the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) ranking in 2016 with a total of 181 meetings.

By Sophie Perret and Magali Castells

Barcelona, Spain

Hotel Investment In Barcelona On Hold Since October 2017 | tourism-review.com

The hotel investment industry in Barcelona has been on hold since last October 1, due to the political crisis in Catalonia and, even though numerous investments have been on decline, diverting to cities like Madrid or Valencia, there is still interest in the hotel market as the city regains its stability.

tourism-review.com

Barcelona, Spain

Mandarin Oriental To Manage Luxury Residences In Barcelona

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced an agreement to brand and manage 34 luxurious Residences by Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona housed in a 20-storey tower, with a prime location at the intersection of Passeig de Gràcia and Avinguda Diagonal. The Residences are scheduled for completion in 2020.

Mandarin Oriental

Barcelona, Spain

Protest: Hotel Sector In Barcelona Lost Eur 50 Million | tourism-review.com

The hotel sector in Barcelona lost half a million euros of daily revenue per available room (RevPar) during the third quarter of the year due to the Catalan crisis, after growing at a record rate of 16% in the first nine months, according to the results of a data study by STR and Magma Consulting.

tourism-review.com

Barcelona, Spain

First consequences on the accommodation sector of Barcelona caused by the august 17th terrorist attack

Following the unfortunate attacks in Catalonia (Spain) last week, several clients have approached BRIC Consulting to hear our opinion on the expected repercussions in the accommodation sector, especially in the city of Barcelona. We have decided to make our estimates public as a sign of confidence in the future, both for the professionals of the sector as well as for their guests and clients.

BRIC Consulting

Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona In Need Of A New Tourism Model | tourism-review.com

The tourism sector in Barcelona continues to break records. In 2016, the number of visitors reached an all-time high – topping the previous year's record numbers – with 18.5 million nights spent. This performance places Barcelona far ahead of other European cities such as Milan, Geneva, Munich and Vienna. However, mass tourism has caused many troubles to the locals and a new tourism model is necessary to develop.

The perception of Barcelona's residents has been changing. While the great majority still considers tourism to be a beneficial activity for the city, an increasing number of people is of the opinion that tourism has reached its maximum potential, as per the results of the Tourism Perception Survey for the City of Barcelona.

tourism-review.com

Barcelona, Spain