2.1 million tourists visit Catalonia in August, 10% down from pre-pandemic levels
Expenditure by international visitors reaches €2.7bn, while 91% of travel agencies increase sales this summer
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Unemployment drops in Catalonia in September, while Spain registers 20,000 new jobseekers
First drop after a steady two-month increase, reaching lowest point for the month of September since 2007
Inflation in Spain rises to 3.5% for September
Core inflation, excluding food and energy, falls slightly to 5.8%
Barcelona port opens new maritime shipping connection with Greece and Turkey
Journey from Catalan capital to port near Istanbul to take five days
Delta to fly twice daily between Barcelona and New York from May 31
Airline describes Catalonia as "really popular destination" for Americans
Catalan exports break new records in July
Sales abroad up 5% on last year, reaching €8.4bn
Foreign investment in Catalonia halves during first six months of 2023 to €824m
Lowest figure recorded in a first semester since 2014
LEVEL to fly between Barcelona and Miami from March 31
Airline adds sixth plane to fleet and will take off three times per week
Catalonia calculates fiscal deficit at €22bn in 2021, 9.6% of GDP
Finance minister criticizes Spain for "sustained, unfair and deliberate financial suffocation"
'Best call of my life' to bring America's Cup to Barcelona
Grant Dalton, CEO of yacht racing event, tells of "phenomenal" arrival in Catalonia and pioneering technology used
Mobile World Congress leaves economic impact of €5.8bn in Barcelona since 2006
Organizer GSMA estimates 2023 edition left €461 million in Catalan capital
Full capacity in Vilanova i la Geltrú hotels for America's Cup
Event organizers expect to attract 40,000 spectators from September 14 to 17
America's Cup aiming to have lasting impact on Catalan economy
Government hopes yacht race can help turn territory into a model for maritime sustainability
Business ministry approves Hard Rock casino complex if nearby chemical company modifies installations
Two terrains where hotels would be built are vulnerable to chemical accidents
Nearly 5m passengers in Barcelona airport in August
All Catalan airports saw increases in passenger flow compared to previous year, with Barcelona up 11%
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