An illustrated account is given of the history of hotels in Barcelona, and the likely future development and requirements of city hotels are discussed.

In an attempt to determine the use of the Catalan language in hotels in Catalonia, a telephone survey was carried out at 328 hotels in Catalunya, of which 64.6, 31.4 and 4.0% respectively were classified as 3-star, 4-star and 5-star establishments. It was concluded that the use of spoken Catalan...

An illustrated description is given of three famous 19th and early 20th century luxury hotels in Barcelona. The history of the L'Internacional, El Colón and El Ritz hotels and their importance for Barcelona are outlined, and details are given of some of their famous visitors. Mention is also made...

In 2003, there were more than 1.8 million beds available for tourists in Catalonia, of which 13.4% were located in hotels, 13.4% at camp sites and 0.5% on farms, with the remainder available in secondary homes and rented flats and villas. However, the supply of tourist accommodation exceeded...

Information is presented on development of rural tourism in Catalonia, Spain, as a factor contributing to socio-economic development in rural areas. Data are tabulated on rural tourism development in autonomous regions of Spain during 1990-2002. Data are tabulated on tourist accommodation including ...

Statistical data for travel trends to and from Catalonia in 1998 are presented. The data are broken down into foreign visitors to Catalonia, visitors to Catalonia from the rest of Spain; the effects on hotel and campsite occupancy, and trips made by Catalonians.

Between January and August 2004, tourism statistics for Catalonia were positive despite the world's general economic and political situation. The region benefited not just because of its sun and beaches but also because of its cultural attractions, such as the Year of Dali. During this period there ...

The growth of tourism in Spain needs to be balanced in order to provide a better quality of services while at the same time respecting the environment. It is argued that environmental indicators are a useful tool for the attainment of greater sustainability of tourism in the country. The...

In 2001, the number of tourists visiting Cataluña was 32 176 000, of which 40% were foreigners, 15% Spanish and 45% Catalans, and the number of overnight stays was 199 188 000, of which 58, 14 and 28% respectively were by foreigners, Spaniards and Catalans. These figures represented an increase of...

The history of development of viticulture and the Sant Sadurní d'Anoia cave in Catalonia, Spain, starting from XVI c. is outlined. Illustrations are included of the Raventós i Blanc and Codorniu caves stocked with wines. National and international events and activities (e.g. exhibitions of wines...