The riots that have been occurring in Catalonia since Monday after the procès ruling can have an impact on tourism that arrives in this region, as it happened in 2017 after the illegal referendum. For now, the embassies of the US, United Kingdom and France in our country have already issued alerts to their citizens who are in Spain about the risks of going to Catalonia.

The French embassy reports on its website "clashes with security forces in Barcelona, ​​Lleida, Girona and Tarragona" and "disturbances of means of transport". "Problems are anticipated in the coming days," he adds.

They recommend that the citizens of the country "stay out of any manifestation , respect the slogans of the Spanish authorities and stay informed about the evolution of the situation."

The British embassy also alerts the British to the incidents in Catalonia and recommends caution "as demonstrations that are peaceful in principle can intensify and become violent." It also warns of problems in means of transport, including access to airports and train stations.

Barcelona, ​​the fourth city with more congresses

The United States reports pertinently on the problems caused after the court ruling: "An important protest activity is expected in response to the verdict," the embassy said on its website.

Demonstrations and riots deter tourists, with the consequent damage to hotels, especially in Barcelona. This is one of the Spanish cities where more congresses are organized, and the fourth in the world, after Paris, Vienna and Madrid . According to the ranking of the International Association of Congresses and Conventions- ICCA 2019, the Catalan city organized 163 congresses in the last year.

This weekend there is precisely a congress of cardiology in which 4,000 experts are expected to participate. The congress coincides with the 75th anniversary of the Spanish Society of Cardiology (SEC) , which will be held with a concert at the Palau de la Música. At the moment both events are maintained.

The Business Federation of Associations of Spanish Travel Agencies (Fetave) already warned yesterday that Imserso's travel places to Catalan destinations are frozen. It is precisely this week when applicants have to choose a destination and, as explained in Fetave, retirees prefer to remain on the waiting list in other destinations than choosing a Catalan one.

Logistics

In addition to being a city of congresses, Barcelona is an important logistics point. The Spanish Confederation of Freight Transport (Cetm) has recommended transport companies to advance shipments "as far as possible" because there are likely to be difficulties in accessing the loading and unloading centers in the face of the general strike called for this Friday in Catalonia.

In addition, he advises carriers to avoid transit through the center of Barcelona due to the demonstration that unions have called on Friday afternoon in the city.

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