Catalonia tops Spain in foreign tourist spending in 2019
With total of over 21 billion euros, each international visitor spent average of 1,102 euros, says statistics institute
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
New global fair turns Barcelona into capital of wine
Barcelona Wine Week debuts aiming to boost the international profile of wines from all over Spain
Minimum wage to increase to €950/month in 2020
Spanish government, trade unions, and employers' associations agree on raise
Seat's Catalan plant last year produced highest number of vehicles since 2000
Automaker's factory near Barcelona made over half a million cars in 2019, a 5.4% increase over previous year
Mobile World Congress deny rumors of Madrid move
Technology fair announces 'xside' evening program in partnership with Sónar music festival
Catalan exports down by 0.6% in November
Overall in 2019, foreign sales grew by 2.8% in the first 11 months of the year
Rethink sees Lleida–Alguaire Airport reach 10th anniversary
Despite not living up to initial expectations, the airport in Catalonia's western province has changed strategy to target aeronautical services
Start-ups in Catalonia grow by 38% over three years
Some 16,900 people work in 1,500 such firms, according to government report
Barcelona airport sets new record at 52.6m passengers in 2019
The recent figure comes a day after a new proposal to strip a popular route linking the Catalan and Spanish capitals to fight against climate change
Train journey time between Barcelona and Valencia 40 minutes shorter
Long-awaited Vandellòs rail bypass opens in southern Catalonia after two decades of work as part of Mediterranean corridor
Unequal rise in purchasing power and salaries since 2007
Average wages of executives went up 4.5% last year compared to 1.9% for employees, says new report
Seat CEO steps down after four years
Italian executive Luca de Meo leaves top spot at Martorell-based automaker "at his own request"
2019 ends with 388,124 unemployed
December 2019 figure is best end of year total since 2007 although gender disparity remains entrenched
Ryanair denies pressuring staff in Girona to accept new contracts
Low-cost airline says modified working conditions offered to employees in northern Catalan airport are legal, with "more than 100" accepting the terms
Foreign investment in Catalonia down 56.6% in third quarter
Exports up 5.2% compared to 2018
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