World’s largest audiovisual trade show ISE kicks off in Barcelona
Organizers expect over 70,000 visitors in biggest edition ever
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Fourth edition of Barcelona Wine Week attracts 21,000 visitors
Wine event brought together 952 wineries from 73 Spanish Denominations of Origin
Catalonia home to over 2,100 startups in 2023
Startups generated €2.1bn in 2022, employing more than 20,000 people
Catalan economy sees annual growth of 2.6% in 2023
All the major sectors bar agriculture show positive trends, growth accelerated in last quarter
Grifols names new CEO in wake of Gotham City fraud allegations
Thomas Glanzmann will remain only as Executive Chairman as company separate ownership and management
Barcelona Wine Week kicks off with one eye on 'major problem' of drought
Wineries warn that this year's grape production will drop due to the lack of water
ISE audiovisual fair to celebrate 'biggest ever' edition in Barcelona
More than 1,300 exhibitors to showcase at 20th anniversary expo between January 30 and February 2
Music industry in Catalonia generates €834 million annual turnover, providing 4,000 jobs
Live music including festivals accounts for more than 80% of turnover and 73% of jobs
Artificial intelligence behind 80% of all Christmas purchases
Companies use algorithms to get to know customers and recommend products
MWC Barcelona expects 95,000 visitors at 'world's largest connectivity event'
Flying car and Artificial Intelligence to feature at 2024 edition from February 26-29
ISE breaks all-time record with more than 73,000 attendees
Attendance up 27% over last year at the world's largest audiovisual trade show
Mike Blackman sees ISE audiovisual trade show outgrowing Mobile World Congress as 'realistic'
Over 80,000 attendees registered for event begining on January 30
Barcelona remains Europe's third top city for startups
Catalan capital named fourth city globally in Top 100 emerging ecosystems
Record 80 Catalan companies to attend ISE audiovisual trade show
"Biggest ever" edition runs from January 30 to February 2 in Barcelona
Iberia ground staff crisis ends after company reaches agreement with unions
Deal includes voluntary severance plan for 1,727 employees through 2026
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