. The multiplier effect of tourism on the economy of the Barcelona city and the province is very significant: 25% of the … impact affects sectors not directly considered as tourism. In terms of demand, the variety of profiles is very wide, which … helps reduce seasonality in activity during the week and throughout the year. Tourism in Barcelona is characterised by a …

The early days of tourism development had a naïve vision of tourism’s impacts on society in terms of economic, social …, and environmental benefits. Time has passed, and we have learnt lessons regarding the success and failure of tourism … development. Mass tourism development has pros and cons and is not necessarily the optimal development model. Alternative …