20% of tourists who travel do it for business reasons

Business tourism should adapt to the new employer, which is more demanding and have new needs according to World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). 20% of tourists who travel around the world do it for business reasons, according to the report on the meetings industry presented Thursday 20th March 2014 by UNWTO,...

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RTA is officially certified agency by SICTED for Commitment to Tourism Quality

RTA is officially certified agency by SICTED for Commitment to Tourism Quality and received the diploma during the official ceremony with presence of Mrs. Manuela González Mañas who is Director of Quality, Innovation and Tourism in Andalucía.RTA is officially certified agency by SICTED for Commitment to Tourism Quality and received...

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Ferrari theme park to open at PortAventura resort near Barcelona

In 2016, Ferrari will have its own theme park in Port Aventura Port Aventura has reached a licensing agreement with Ferrari to build in Salou (Catalunya) a new theme park dedicated to the automobile. A project that is expected to be operational in 2016 with an investment of more than...

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Barcelona designated as the European Capital of Innovation

Barcelona awarded the prize of 500,000 euros at the expense of Grenoble (France) and Groningen (Netherlands), said Tuesday 11th March the European Commission. The contest was open to all cities of the Member States of the European Union listing more than 100,000 citizens. The Spanish city was rewarded for introducing...

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A record year for MICE tourism in Catalonia

The MICE tourism grows about 27% in Catalonia during 2013. The number of business travelers and conferences increased by 15.7%. A total of 1.6 million of foreign travelers who visited Catalonia in 2013 to attend business meetings, trade fairs and conferences, which represented an increase of 15.7 % over the...

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A record year for MICE tourism in Catalonia

The MICE tourism grows about 27% in Catalonia during 2013. The number of business travelers and conferences increased by 15.7%. A total of 1.6 million of foreign travelers who visited Catalonia in 2013 to attend business meetings, trade fairs and conferences, which represented an increase of 15.7 % over the...

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Mobile World Congress busting all expectations of assistance

The organizer of the Mobile World Congress received this year more than 85 000 people from 201 countries, in Barcelona. The event in Barcelona which took place from Monday 24th to Thursday 27th 2014 marks a new record and represents a growth of 18 % over 2013. Beyond the number...

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RTA Moments #3 Incentives Barcelona at bar Rien de Rien

RTA Moments: Interview with Oscar Manresa co-owner of the bar “RIEN DE RIEN” located inside Hotel Palace Barcelona. The bar RIEN DE RIEN, is a unique spot in Barcelona with plenty of options to celebrate corporate events in Barcelona. We had the privilege to interview one of the owners Mr....

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A record year for tourism in Spain

Spain recorded in September a record number of foreign tourists arrivals in August, this can be explained by the political unrest in rivals market in Turkey or Egypt. Spain satisfies perfectly the sun seekers. The country hosted in August 8.3 million foreign tourists, a figure up to 9 % compared...

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RTA Moments #2 Incentives Barcelona & Catalunya

RTA Moments: we start our monthly section interviewing the Director of the Catalunya CVB Mrs. Sonia Serracarbassa…Come and discover with us CATALUNYA! Do you want to know more about Catalunya as Incentive Destination? Then you should have a look at our Interview with Sonia Serracarbassa who is the Director of...

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