Easter tourism similar to 2019, with hotels at 90% occupancy across Catalonia
Good week for sector despite inflation-fueled price increases: "There is high demand"
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Former Spanish minister and Catalan conservatives leader, Josep Piqué, dies at 68
Worked as foreign affairs minister during José María Aznar's government before Iraq War
Unemployment in March lowest rate since 2008, 6.24% below 2022
348,301 out of work, down by 2,987 people compared to February figures
Direct flights from Barcelona to Beijing to resume this June
Air China will cover route again after three-year hiatus
Tourism industry gets ready for first 'fully recovered' Easter week since 2019
Travel agencies expect 10% more income than last year, while hotel bookings are at around 87%
110,000 attend 41st edition of Comic Barcelona
International artists return as organizers meet target of attracting more young people and families
Inflation in Spain drops to 3.3% in March, lowest point since August 2021
Prices skyrocketed last year with start of war in Ukraine
Catalan government to force fashion brands to offer wider range of sizes
Major clothing retailers will also have to report how sizes relate to body measurements
35 flights canceled between Germany and Barcelona due to strike
Catalan capital offers nine routes
Highest number of new January mortgages since 2011
Average interest rate continues to grow for seventh month in a row and stands at 2.65%
Delivery company Glovo reaches layoff agreement with 140 workers in Barcelona offices
Enterprise already announced plan to let 250 people go worldwide in January
Vueling faces fine for forcing female flight attendants to wear makeup and high heels
Catalonia's labor inspection authorities intend to impose €30,000 penalty but airline will appeal
AstraZeneca to open hub in Barcelona creating 1,000 jobs in five years
Company to build research and development center to develop new therapies
Barcelona's B-Travel tourism fair this weekend to showcase 30 international destinations
Over 30,000 expected at event that will offer discounts, food, and music for those planning their next trip
Catalonia attracts €3.8bn in foreign investment in 2022 according to Spanish government
Over 25% more spending than in 2021
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