August 2016
The initial tourist occupancy figures for Girona are announced with satisfactory results. The Costa Brava Girona Tourist Board kicked off the summer by announcing that the 2017 Michelin Guide for Spain and Portugal gala will be celebrated in the Costa Brava; the Costa Brava Food Truck gets on the road to promote the food and wines of the DO Empordà Wine Route at tourist spots; work was done to promote tourism products and cultural events on social media and other media outlets, and the Board organised fam trips for journalists and bloggers to discover the destination, among other events and objectives. Internally, the organisation worked on planning promotional activities that will be celebrated in the autumn.
The results of the 2016 summer season are in
Hotels in Girona reached between 85% and 90% of occupancy in August, with moderate growth in the campsite, apartment and rural tourism sectors.
Cultural tourism
Record attendance at summer festivals throughout the Girona region, with attendance rates averaging between 80% and 95.7%.
Cultural tourism
Record attendance at summer festivals throughout the Girona region, with attendance rates averaging between 80% and 95.7%.
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2017 Michelin Guide gala in Girona
The Costa Brava is set to become the epicentre of culinary excellence in November, when it will host the annual gala to present the new 2017 Michelin Guide for Spain and Portugal
2017 Michelin Guide gala in Girona
The Costa Brava is set to become the epicentre of culinary excellence in November, when it will host the annual gala to present the new 2017 Michelin Guide for Spain and Portugal
Learn moreCosta Brava Food Truck
The Costa Brava Food Truck spent the summer touring the region to offer Girona food and wine at eight cultural events and festivals in seven coastal towns.
Costa Brava Food Truck
The Costa Brava Food Truck spent the summer touring the region to offer Girona food and wine at eight cultural events and festivals in seven coastal towns.
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Promotional activities for influencers
Six bloggers and four journalists visit Girona for a first-hand look at everything the region has to offer in summer
Promotional activities for influencers
Six bloggers and four journalists visit Girona for a first-hand look at everything the region has to offer in summer
Learn moreNew attractions in Girona
Two Game of Thrones themed tours and one about Girona’s film career become the new tourism products for rediscovering the city
New attractions in Girona
Two Game of Thrones themed tours and one about Girona’s film career become the new tourism products for rediscovering the city
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Business tourism
The region’s business tourism is promoted at the M&I Forum Europe Summer workshop in Madrid
Business tourism
The region’s business tourism is promoted at the M&I Forum Europe Summer workshop in Madrid
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New brand ambassador
Olympic athlete Joel Gonzalez becomes the newest Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees ambassador
New brand ambassador
Olympic athlete Joel Gonzalez becomes the newest Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees ambassador
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