Barcelona Tourism Update for Insiders

Nov 30, 2009
Issue #16

Table of Content

NEWS & WHAT'S ON?

1. Giant Christmas pasta shells will light up Barcelona's festive season

2. Barcelona is one of the richest cities in the world

3. Galactic Suites space hotel is on course for a 2012 debuts

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1. Kevin Costner to perform in Barcelona at the Millennium Festival

2. Enjoy Christmas in Barcelona

3. Christmas' deals

1. Giant Christmas pasta shells will light up Barcelona's festive season

Barcelona's Christmas plans mark a return to tradition with more street lights, musical performances in every district and giant-sized Christmas pasta shells at 26 points in the city. The lights, which will be switched on on 2 December, will give a boost to Christmas shopping in the various commercial centers.

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2. Barcelona is one of the richest cities in the world

Barcelona is ranked among the world's richest cities, according to its per capita GDP based on purchasing power parity, according to a study conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers on how the population and economies of the world's main capitals will develop up to 2025, in both industrialized and emerging countries.

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3. Galactic Suites space hotel is on course for a 2012 debuts

Each three-night stay at the Galactic Suites will cost a whopping $4.4 million, though that also gets you an eight-week training course on a tropical island. "It's very normal to think that your children, possibly within 15 years, could spend a weekend in space," Galactic Suites CEO Xavier Claramunt told Reuters Television. "When the passengers arrive in the rocket, they will join it for 3 days, rocket and capsule. With this we create in the tourist a confidence that he hasn't been abandoned. After 3 days the passenger returns to the transport rocket and returns to earth."

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1. Kevin Costner to perform in Barcelona at the Millennium Festival

Kevin Costner is known for his acting performances in such films as Dancing with Wolves, The Bodyguard and JFK, which are among the twenty or more he has appeared in and which have brought him fame and prestige throughout the world. The actor's band formed 20 years ago, after a meeting of friends in Los Angeles. The group, Modern West, which has a further five members, will be accompanying the actor in his two concerts programmed at the Palau de la Música for 18 and 19 February 2010. Both concerts will start at 9.00 pm.

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2. Enjoy Christmas in Barcelona

Barcelona could be your choice for the coming Christmas. The city offers plenty of places to visit, a mild climate and this time, more street lights, musical performances and expanded shopping areas Please rush and make your last minute reservations!

Live the Barcelona´s festivities and all the attractions that this beautiful city offers to the visitor.

Save up to 40% off last minute fares Hot-Rates!

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3. Christmas' deals

If you are planning to visit Barcelona during Christmas festivities, you will benefit of the very special rates for apartment rental. Well located apartments for the whole family are really a good option, so you can feel and live a better Christmas atmosphere in the city.

You will find last minute apartments at a reasonable rate. So, please rush and make your reservation!

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