The Barcelona 1992 Olympic Games are widely regarded as one of the most successful ever. Throughout 2017, 25 years later, we look back at the Games that forever changed Barcelona. (see all posts in this series)
Part 36 – Tourism Statistics
The number of tourists visiting Barcelona rose spectacularly after the 1992 Olympic Games. Before 1992, Barcelona didn’t even have a beach. The city created 3 kilometres of beachfront by demolishing industrial buildings.
Hotel accommodation
| 1990 | 1992 | 2000 | 2010 | 2015 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hotels | 118 | 148 | 187 | 328 | 381 | 408 |
| Rooms | 10.265 | 13.352 | 16.561 | 31.776 | 34.573 | 34.872 |
| Beds | 18.569 | 25.055 | 31.338 | 61.942 | 67.603 | 67.640 |
Number of visitors and overnight stays
| 1990 | 1992 | 2000 | 2010 | 2015 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourists | 1.732.902 | 1.874.734 | 3.141.162 | 7.133.524 | 8.303.649 | 9.065.650 |
| Overnight Stays | 3.795.522 | 4.333.419 | 7.777.580 | 14.047.396 | 17.656.329 | 19.162.580 |
Barcelona Airport passenger traffic
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.050.380 | 19.809.540 | 29.209.536 | 39.676.366 | 44.121.218 |
Cruise passengers Port de Barcelona
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115.137 | 572.571 | 2.350.283 | 2.540.302 | 2.681.368 |
Data: Barcelona Turisme