Fodor's Barcelona - Fodor's Travel Guides

FULLY REDESIGNED!

-New front cover has an eye-catching full-bleed image with key selling points on the front.

-New back cover is fully-redesigned.

-"Best of" Lists
- Every book now includes a variety of additional illustrated "Best of" lists (best things to eat, see, do, drink, as well as what to read and watch before going) that will visually engage the reader and provide an overview of the entire destination.

- Other useful features include Great Itineraries, Calendar of Events, Top Pools, Best Buffets, and more

- "Travel Smart" (logistical planning tips section) has been moved to the front of the book and redesigned to be more infographic in feel.

-Neighborhood Chapters - City guides are now organized by neighborhood chapters, where you'll find all categories about that neighborhood, including sights, restaurants, hotels, and nightspots in the same convenient chapter. Each category will receive an icon that will be repeated throughout the book

-More images - Better use of full- and half-page images throughout the book.

-Stronger Voice and Opinions - The tone and language of all Fodor's guides are more friendly and conversational, offering stronger opinions and more personality. Fodor's goes beyond informational to being inspirational.

TOURISM TRENDS:
The number of international tourists visiting Spain broke records for a fifth straight year in 2017. As a tourist destination, Barcelona is one of the most popular in Spain and the city ranked sixth among European city destinations in 2017.
The dining scene is booming, and new hotels such as the Ian Schrager's Barcelona Edition in El Born, Kimpton Barcelona near La Rambla, and Nobu Barcelona in the city center are opening in 2019 and will further invigorate the city's hotel scene, while trendy dining additions like the Nobu rooftop restaurant will ignite the nightlife sector. In the past year, direct flights were introduced from Los Angeles and Oakland, as well as from Fort Lauderdale and Chicago. Also, Level has begun offering flights from Boston, and Westjet will add non-stop service between Toronto and Barcelona starting May 24, 2019. The region's continually expanding high-speed rail network is another factor in its growth as a popular destination. Andalusia in southern Spain can be reached in six hours from Barcelona, and Madrid is just 2 half hours away. And the trip to Paris by high-speed rail is just over six hours.

CURATED AND RELEVANT: Focused coverage on only the best places so travelers can make the most out of their limited time. Carefully vetted recommendations for all types of establishments and price points.

CONCISE: Shortened reviews presented with brevity and focus.