Travel agencies predict record summer despite 15% price hike
Holidays now seen as "basic necessity" while demand for trips to US falls, according to ACAVE
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Easyjet cabin crew call strike for June 25–27
USO union says salaries in Spain are between 30% and 200% lower than in other European bases
Majority shareholder of Codorníu entrusts sale of cava manufacturer
Investment fund Carlyle owns 68% of sparkling wine company, delegating negotiations to Morgan Stanley and Santander Bank
New housing plan to help young people buy first homes with 0% interest loans
The program will cover 20% of the property's value, which will not need to be repaid until the mortgage is paid off in full
Inflation in Catalonia drops to 1.8% in May, the lowest since September
Spain's inflation rate falls to 2% and reaches the European Central Bank's target
Barcelona mayor proposes easing affordable housing quota for major renovations
Tenants’ Union accuses Jaume Collboni of acting "under the orders of the construction lobby"
Barcelona Airport breaks May record with over 5 million passengers
Nearly 22 million people have passed through the airport so far this year
Barcelona airport expansion project to be complete by 2033
Catalan president hopes to offset impacts on protected natural area due to runway extension with rewilding plans
Barcelona Airport has 54 intercontinental connections, accounting for 7% of passengers
55 million passengers used Catalonia's biggest airport in 2024, the theoretical maximum capacity
Barcelona F1 GP rebranded as Madrid named official host of Spanish GP
Madrid race is still pending FIA homologation and there is uncertainty regarding sponsors and economic viability
Barcelona has over 300 franchised bakeries, four times more in one decade
One out of six establishments under the 'bakery' category is owned by one of five largest groups
Freixenet workers reach deal with company to reduce planned job cuts
Preliminary agreement limits layoffs to 156 workers, including 26 early retirements
Catalonia sets new employment record with 3.88m workers
Unemployment rate dropped to 319,500, the lowest figure for May since 2008
EasyJet launches new route between Glasgow and Reus for summer 2025
Airline will operate connection between Scotland and Catalonia on Mondays and Fridays until October 24
Tech, tourism and trade: President's visit to Japan and South Korea highlights Catalonia’s Asian ties
Catalonia signs collaboration agreement with Kyoto and Salvador Illa announces 'Asian Plan'
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