Barcelona hotel market prospects

Visitors To Barcelona Continue To Rise But Hotel Performance Heads South | Deloitte Reports. Barcelona is the ideal all round destination with sand, sea and sunshine on the doorstep of a city rich in culture and tradition. Over recent years the number of visitors to the city has risen significantly. However, despite this hotel performance has been struggling. Figures from the HotelBenchmarkâ„¢ Survey by Deloitte show that in 2005 revenue per available room (revPAR) fell to its lowest level in five years. Read more

Labour costs in Spain

The National Statistics Institute, or INE’s quarterly survey on labor costs (ETCL) measures the quarterly development of labor costs facing companies and the gross salaries which employees have to live on.
The survey’s data is taken from questionnaires completed by sample of 19,500 establishments with workforces of over 500 throughout Spanish territory. Read more

Leasehold versus Freehold

When buying a business in Spain, the property holding this business will either be freehold or leasehold. This is called tenure. There are advantages and disadvantages to both. Get financial and legal advice on tenure issues. In certain cities (such as Madrid and Barcelona), you will rarely find freehold business premises. And in locations such as the Costa del Sol you will find quite a few freehold premises. Read more

Dressing for business in Spain

Spaniards are extremely dress-conscious and will perceive your appearance as an indication of your professional achievement and relative social standing.

It is important to dress con elegancia, which means top-quality, conservative clothing in relatively subdued colours. Men should wear dark woollen or linen suits and silk ties with white cotton shirts and women should wear well-cut suits [including trouser suits] or business dresses made of high-quality fabrics. Designer clothes and brand names will be noted with approval. Read more

A view on Barcelona’s property and culture

Barcelona is one of the world’s most dynamic cities, with a rich blend of cultural delights and 24 hour hedonism. It’s situated between the Costa Brava and the Costa Daurada, which is a rugged and beautiful region, located on Spain’s north eastern tip. The Catalan capital, Barcelona resides on a coastal plain that stretches away into the hills beyond, and blesses the city with breathtaking views.

Journey up the coast and you’ll discover long, sandy beaches and rugged clifftops, while inland there are mountains, plains, marshlands and forests. As well as offering boisterous beach resorts that cater to the bucket and spade brigade, the coastal area is also sought after for its secluded coves and villages. Most notably, of course, the region is home to the cosmopolitan city of Barcelona, famed for its cultural heritage, as well as its party atmosphere. Read more

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