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B-Travel in Barcelona takes over Catalonia's International Tourism Fair after 23 years
Society
Scabies infection threatens the last population of Iberian wild goats in Catalonia
Life & Style
Catalonia promotes itself in World Travel Market in London, boosting links with UK
Business
Catalonia welcomed 15.6 million foreign tourists in 2013
Business
14.8 million foreign tourists visit Catalonia between January and November
Life & Style
La Garrotxa: a rough but welcome land
Business
Ski resorts and holiday cottages in Catalonia experience a quiet Christmas season
Hoteliers around Catalonia faced a difficult Christmas tourist season with occupancy rates that were below 50% in some areas. The only exceptions could be found in areas where snow attracted skiers, such as Val d’Aran and adjacent counties. In those areas there was an occupancy rate of between 70% and 85%. Rural tourism suffered its poorest results and does not forecast a recovery for 2012.
Business
Rural tourism loses 2% of customers last July but increase the number of foreign visitors
Country house visitors with Spanish nationality decrease by 4% while the number of foreigners visiting these rural establishments increases by nearly 8%.
Society
Fishing poachers are put in check in the nature reserves of Costa Brava
Catalan rural agents patrol the Costa Brava shore to prevent illegal fishing and protect wildlife and natural spaces. They are patrolling with boats as well as with a helicopter.