Articles tagged “barcelona”

The revenue from Barcelona's big hotel tax increase could go a long way in helping the city confront its housing crisis — assuming travelers aren't put off by more expensive stays.

The expansion into Europe comes as executives have expressed frustrations over JetBlue’s ability to grow in the region. But the new routes will allow JetBlue to capture more high-spend travelers.

Barcelona's ongoing battle against mass tourism isn't slowing down. The city is emphasizing quality instead of quantity.

As cities around the world deal with a major influx of tourists, get ready to see more short-term rental restrictions, tourist taxes, and reservation systems for some of the most popular destinations.

Today's podcast looks at Barcelona's latest tourism beef, U.S. hotel labor unrest, and making food Indian travelers like to eat.

Barcelona has to convince locals it can adequately balance community needs with being a host for mass tourism events.

Overtourism has become a pressing issue, and several destinations have unveiled strategies they believe will better help them manage visitor numbers.

Mallorca was a hotspot for protests against mass tourism this year. Tourism to the island and Spain, however, isn't slowing down.

Today's podcast looks at the world's strongest passports, Southwest's bottom line boost, and Barcelona's updated tourism campaign.

Barcelona is pivoting away from mass to quality tourism promotion in the wake of local outrage and pressure.