Luxury food ready for Mobile World Congress
Data released foresees a growth in demand of between 10% and 35% for premium fish, meat, and raw products
barcelona business
Barcelona port traffic increases 54% in January
48% more containers handled compared to 2017
Catalonia best south European region for foreign investment
Ranking by Financial Times group puts country ahead of 450 regions and cities analysed
Cruise passengers spent over €500 per person in 2016
An increase of 20% compared to 2014, with trend expected to continue in future
First flat in country sold using only bitcoins
Estate agency believes more consumers will opt for use of cryptocurrency in everyday transactions
Nissan to start production of new version of electric van in Barcelona
Japanese firm will stop making two models but this will not affect current workforce, company says
Hopes high for shops as winter sales begin
Merchants expect up to 5% increase in business this January
Record edition of Smart Cities World Congress opens doors in Barcelona
With more than 700 international cities represented, this year's figures are "best in history" according to director of event
Former Barcelona mayor denies tax haven allegations
According to media reports made public on Sunday connecting him to 'Paradise Papers' scandal, Xavier Trias has money invested in offshore tax haven
Barcelona International Boat Show ends 56th edition on a high
The event attracted more than 56,000 visitors, many coming from overseas
Port of Barcelona enjoys record summer of activity
Total traffic grew by 31% while the movement of containers increased by 37%
European conference in Barcelona underscores importance of women in tech
Barcelona is a very attractive city for IT startups because of its “diversity” and “openness”
Barcelona Port’s goods and passenger traffic beat records
The total goods transported through the Port of Barcelona grew by 20.2% while the Port also received more than 1 million passengers in only 5 months
The Automobile Barcelona exceeds 755,000 visitors
The 39th edition of the Automobile Barcelona show closed its doors with a record figure of more than 755,000 visitors, about 5,000 more than in the past edition in 2015. Sales agreements increased 15% compared to the last edition, reaching almost 80,000 vehicles sold. “This year’s edition has marked a before and after for automobile shows worldwide,” stated the chairman of Automobile Barcelona, Enrique Lacalle. “We have invented the automobile show of the future, introducing a new format and a new philosophy of trade shows that have been well received by the public and the sector professionals. And this has significantly increased the number of visitors and sales,” Lacalle added. The chairman also informed that 47% of the visitors who came to buy a car, showed interest in the “connected car” innovation.
Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week most international edition ever
The Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week (BBFW) has completed its most international edition ever. Between April 25–30 more than 25 leading national and international firms presented their collections on the catwalk, and more than 300 brands from 25 countries offered their wedding designs to more than 800 key buyers from 70 countries during the professional trade fair. Renowned Catalan designer Rosa Clara was chosen to open the catwalks of the 27th edition of BBFW at the Barcelona’s Fira exhibition center.