https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/barcelona/ Barcelona News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:42:24+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/less-than-1-month-until-the-start-of-the-louis-vuitton-37th-americas-cup-in/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/less-than-1-month-until-the-start-of-the-louis-vuitton-37th-americas-cup-in/ Barcelona is getting ready to host an outstanding global event, similar in scale and style to their magnificent running of the 1992 Olympic Games. The beautiful Port Vell will be thronged by boats of all shapes and sizes from August 22nd through September and October 2024 in Barcelona. Mon, 29 Jul 2024 06:54:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/disfrutar-barcelona-is-named-no.1-in-the-list-of-the-worlds-50-best-restaur/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/disfrutar-barcelona-is-named-no.1-in-the-list-of-the-worlds-50-best-restaur/ The world of gastronomy came together in the neon-lit city of Las Vegas in the United States to celebrate and recognise The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, with Barcelona’s Disfrutar named The World’s Best Restaurant and The Best Restaurant in Europe Mon, 10 Jun 2024 05:37:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/barcelona-a-pioneer-in-sustainable-tourism-emerges-as-europes-premier-desti/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/barcelona-a-pioneer-in-sustainable-tourism-emerges-as-europes-premier-desti/ Over the years, Barcelona has undertaken numerous sustainable initiatives, transforming itself into one of Europe’s most environmentally conscious cities. Significantly, the city is a proud signatory of the Glasgow Declaration, demonstrating its dedication to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Barcelona also holds the distinguished title of the world’s first Biosphere City, underscoring its unwavering commitment to shaping a sustainable future. Fri, 19 Jan 2024 08:53:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/resonance-consultancy-reveals-europes-best-cities-in-2023/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/resonance-consultancy-reveals-europes-best-cities-in-2023/ The global place branding advisor today announced Europe’s 100 top-performing cities in their inaugural 2023 Europe’s Best Cities Report. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 06:00:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paradiso-barcelona-is-voted-the-worlds-best-bar/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paradiso-barcelona-is-voted-the-worlds-best-bar/ The World’s 50 Best Bars 2022, sponsored by Perrier, were unveiled in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain on Tuesday 4th October. In its 14th year, the awards unite the global bar community in recognition of the achievements of the international cocktail scene. This year marked the first time the ceremony was held outside London. Wed, 05 Oct 2022 05:58:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-inspires-uk-customers-with-end-of-summer-city-getaways-from-just-19/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-inspires-uk-customers-with-end-of-summer-city-getaways-from-just-19/ Ryanair, Europe’s No 1 airline, is today (20 Aug) inspiring its UK customers with its top 3 destinations for a well-deserved city getaway this September/October, with fares from just £19.99. Make the most of the last days of summer by exploring vibrant and exciting sights around Europe’s top cities, including Faro, Barcelona and Prague. Sat, 20 Aug 2022 05:59:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/radisson-blu-hotel-barcelona-sagrada-familia-set-for-spring-opening/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/radisson-blu-hotel-barcelona-sagrada-familia-set-for-spring-opening/ Radisson Hotel Group has confirmed the signing of Radisson Blu Hotel, Barcelona Sagrada Familia. The relaunched Hotel Barcelona 1882 will become the first property from the brand in the city. Mon, 07 Feb 2022 11:07:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/el-palace-barcelona-unveils-reopening-activities/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/el-palace-barcelona-unveils-reopening-activities/ El Palace Barcelona has announced a series of culinary, wellness and leisure activities taking place on the panoramic Rooftop Garden as the hotel reopens next week. Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:53:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/el-palace-barcelona-to-reopen-in-september1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/el-palace-barcelona-to-reopen-in-september1/ With over 100 years of history dating back to 1919, El Palace Barcelona is an iconic Grande Dame hotel located in the epicentre of this celebrated Catalan city. Mon, 15 Jun 2020 13:44:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/leonardo-royal-hotel-fira-set-for-barcelona-as-moratorium-lifts/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/leonardo-royal-hotel-fira-set-for-barcelona-as-moratorium-lifts/ Leonardo Hotels has begun work on a new 204-bedroom four-star hotel in Barcelona, the first to be built in the city after a 2015 moratorium on hospitality construction was lifted. Mon, 05 Aug 2019 07:16:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-to-launch-new-mexico-city-service-in-december/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-to-launch-new-mexico-city-service-in-december/ Emirates will launch a new daily service from Dubai to Mexico City International Airport, via the Spanish city of Barcelona, on December 9th. Citizens from Mexico, Spain and the UAE only need their passports to enjoy visa-free travel to each respective country. Tue, 16 Jul 2019 16:51:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-launches-new-route-to-barcelona/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-launches-new-route-to-barcelona/ The inaugural flight, EY49, departed Abu Dhabi this morning carrying a special delegation including dignitaries, media representatives, and senior members of Etihad Airways’ management team. Fri, 30 Nov 2018 10:56:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-to-take-off-for-barcelona-in-november/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-to-take-off-for-barcelona-in-november/ Etihad Airways has announced the introduction of a new scheduled service linking Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE, and Barcelona, Spain. Tue, 05 Jun 2018 11:16:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/positive-long-term-outlook-for-barcelona-hotel-investment-argues-hvs/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/positive-long-term-outlook-for-barcelona-hotel-investment-argues-hvs/ The hotel sector in Barcelona will continue to attract global investors looking for long- to medium-term growth, despite restrictions imposed on new developments in the city and uncertainty following Catalonia’s recent quest for independence. Mon, 09 Apr 2018 22:51:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-routes-to-welcome-aviation-industry-to-barcelona/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-routes-to-welcome-aviation-industry-to-barcelona/ World Routes will this weekend bring together senior decision makers from airports, destinations and airlines to negotiate new air services. Around 2,600 delegates from 130 countries will meet during four days at Barcelona’s Fira Gran Via. Thu, 21 Sep 2017 09:06:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/walsh-leads-delegate-line-up-at-world-routes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/walsh-leads-delegate-line-up-at-world-routes/ Senior leaders from the aviation industry have signed on for the World Routes 2017 conference programme, including Willie Walsh, chief executive of International Airlines Group. The annual World Routes forum brings together airlines, airports and tourism authorities to plan and negotiate future air services. Fri, 01 Sep 2017 10:46:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fatalities-reported-following-las-ramblas-incident/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fatalities-reported-following-las-ramblas-incident/ Thirteen people have been killed and dozens injured after a van hit crowds in the Las Ramblas area of Barcelona on Thursday evening. Spanish later killed five suspected terrorists in the town of Cambrils to stop what they say was another planned vehicle attack. Thu, 17 Aug 2017 16:52:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/azamara-ships-meet-for-first-time-in-four-years-in-barcelona/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/azamara-ships-meet-for-first-time-in-four-years-in-barcelona/ Sister ships Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest have made a rare appearance together in Barcelona. It is the first time the ships have met for the first time in almost four years. Fri, 09 Jun 2017 09:58:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ruscalleda-takes-up-culinary-leadership-of-mandarin-oriental-barcelona/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ruscalleda-takes-up-culinary-leadership-of-mandarin-oriental-barcelona/ Chef Carme Ruscalleda is taking over responsibility for running all culinary operations at Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona in her new role as gastronomic consultant. BistrEau restaurant, which had been successfully led by chef Ángel León for the past three years, will return to Barcelona’s vibrant food scene under its original name, Blanc, in May 2017. Sat, 06 May 2017 09:41:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/barcelona-moves-to-quell-tourist-visitor-numbers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/barcelona-moves-to-quell-tourist-visitor-numbers/ Barcelona has outlawed new city centre hotels as part of a plan to curb excessive tourism. New tourist apartments are also to be prohibited as the city seeks to reduce visitor numbers to what has become one of the most popular destinations in Europe. Mon, 30 Jan 2017 10:32:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/greater-barcelona-tourism-offering-launches-in-spain/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/greater-barcelona-tourism-offering-launches-in-spain/ The tourist boards of Barcelona, Barcelona Province and Catalunya have joined forces to unveil ‘Greater Barcelona’ – a brand new tourism proposition which promotes a Barcelona that is both the city and beyond. ‘Greater Barcelona’ has been designed to showcase that Barcelona is much more than the well-known Gaudi streets and urban boardwalks of the Catalan capital. Tue, 22 Mar 2016 09:57:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/h10-cubik-opens-to-barcelona-travellers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/h10-cubik-opens-to-barcelona-travellers/ H10 Hotels has opened a new property in Barcelona: the H10 Cubik. The hotel stands in the city’s historical centre, just a stone’s throw from the cathedral, and offers 101 rooms. Located at number 69 Via Laietana, the road that joins Plaça d’Urquinaona to the seafront and marks the limit of the Gothic Quarter, the H10 Cubik is within close walking distance from the city’s main tourist attractions, including the Cathedral, Plaça de Catalunya, Passeig de Gràcia and the Born neighbourhood. Tue, 22 Mar 2016 08:29:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/reed-exhibitions-signs-with-fira-de-barcelona-to-extend-ibtm-tenure/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/reed-exhibitions-signs-with-fira-de-barcelona-to-extend-ibtm-tenure/ It was announced during the opening conference for ibtm world 2015 that Reed Exhibitions has signed an extension to its partnership with Barcelona and Fira de Barcelona to remain in the city for the foreseeable future. ibtm world has developed significantly since its move to Barcelona in 2004 and today attracts over 15,000 meetings professionals to the city each year with an estimated economic impact of some €60 million. Wed, 18 Nov 2015 11:29:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/barcelona-to-welcome-new-private-cruise-terminal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/barcelona-to-welcome-new-private-cruise-terminal/ The Port Authority of Barcelona has welcomed an investment of more than €30 million to build and operate a second private cruise terminal at the Port of Barcelona. The cash will come from Carnival Corporation, which presently sees seven of its ten cruise line brands use the Barcelona as both a destination and home port. Fri, 24 Jul 2015 04:31:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-renaissance-barcelona-fira-hotel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-renaissance-barcelona-fira-hotel/ Located in Barcelona’s Plaza Europa Square, the Renaissance Fira Hotel has taken a revolutionary approach to design, creating a space in which greenery and vegetation have been carefully transformed into an architectural wonder. Here Breaking Travel News report Alice McKeown investigates as she visits the Spanish city for Mobile World Congress. Fri, 13 Mar 2015 09:59:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-kk-hotel-picasso-barcelona/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-kk-hotel-picasso-barcelona/ With industry leaders from around the world in town for the Mobile World Conference this month, Breaking Travel News took the opportunity to visit some of the leading lights of the Barcelona hospitality scene. Here reporter Alice McKeown visits Hotel Picasso in the El Born district as she explores the city. Tue, 10 Mar 2015 14:57:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-inks-deal-with-fc-barcelona/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-inks-deal-with-fc-barcelona/ Qatar Airways has confirmed it will enter into a strategic partnership with football giants FC Barcelona which will see the airline’s brand name appear on first team shirts from the start of the 2013/14 season. The three-year agreement with the runaway Spanish league leaders and former winners of the Champions League will be effective from July 1st 2013. Fri, 08 Mar 2013 11:47:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bidders-line-up-for-spanish-airports/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bidders-line-up-for-spanish-airports/ Six potential bidders have emerged for Barajas Airport in Madrid and El Prat Airport in Barcelona as the Spanish government moves ahead with the sale of both properties. Officials at the public works ministry hope the sales will generate €5.3 billion as part of wider austerity measures in the Iberian destination. Tue, 06 Sep 2011 07:42:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/record-number-of-cruise-passengers-reach-barcelona/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/record-number-of-cruise-passengers-reach-barcelona/ The port of Barcelona, Spain yesterday created a new record when more than 31,000 cruise passengers embarked or disembarked at its terminals, a new record for the largest cruise port in Europe. Also in Europe today, City.Mobi is celebrating the success of its new guide to Barcelona. Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:38:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aena-sale-approved-by-spanish-government/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aena-sale-approved-by-spanish-government/ Spanish government officials have approved the sale of airport authority Aeropuertos Españoles y Navegación Aérea and stakes in 20-year concessions to operate Madrid-Barajas and Barcelona-El Prat airports. Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:52:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/barcelona-imposes-265-fine-for-bikinis/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/barcelona-imposes-265-fine-for-bikinis/ Exposing too much skin in public or on the streets will soon become illegal in Barcelona, according to reports. Sat, 07 May 2011 11:50:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/spain-mourns-as-12-killed-on-train-tracks/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/spain-mourns-as-12-killed-on-train-tracks/ A high-speed train has hit a group of young people crossing the tracks at Castelldefels Playa station in Spain killing at least 12. Officials confirmed a further 14 people were injured during the accident, on the outskirts of Barcelona, with three now in critical condition. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:19:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/barcelona-marathon-could-put-runners-through-their-paces/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/barcelona-marathon-could-put-runners-through-their-paces/ Keen athletes may want to participate in the Barcelona Marathon during their time in the city. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:09:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotel-rates-drop-worldwide/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotel-rates-drop-worldwide/ Hotel prices around the world fell by 17% to their lowest level for five years in the first half of the year, according to a survey by Hotels.com. The biggest drops were recorded in some of the most popular European cities for short breaks, with Barcelona the worst performing – down by 14% year-on-year to £92 on average.https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/images/uploads/hotel/Holiday_Inn.jpg Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:13:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/bts08-Alex-Cruz-CEO-Click-Air/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/bts08-Alex-Cruz-CEO-Click-Air/ Breaking Travel News interviews Alex Cruz, CEO of Click Air. Alex talks about the growth his airline has shown in its first year. It has shown a tremendous rise in traffic out of its Barcelona hub carrying 4.5 million passengers. The interview was conducted at the Business Travel Show, Earls Court, London. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:18:04 +0000