Places · Spain

Barcelona

A Mediterranean city of culture, mobility and innovation,
and one of the European partner locations of
Agents of Change.

Barcelona provides a unique setting to explore Slow Tourism:
a global destination where local communities, urban spaces,
cultural heritage and sustainable approaches to tourism
meet.

Barcelona city skyline and architecture

Barcelona · Mediterranean city landscape

The City

A Mediterranean destination shaped by culture and diversity

Barcelona is one of Europe’s most visited cities and an
international centre for culture, business, education and
tourism.

The city combines historic neighbourhoods, Mediterranean
landscapes, creative industries and a strong connection
between local life and global visitors.

From a Slow Tourism perspective, Barcelona offers the
opportunity to examine how popular destinations can develop
more sustainable relationships between residents, visitors,
mobility and cultural heritage.

Experience Barcelona

Between heritage, community and innovation

Barcelona allows visitors to explore a destination through
different perspectives beyond traditional tourism.

Culture

Local neighbourhoods

Historic districts, markets and community spaces provide
opportunities to experience everyday life beyond the
main tourist attractions.

Mobility

A connected city

Public transport, walking routes and cycling infrastructure
support alternative ways of discovering Barcelona.

Innovation

Future tourism approaches

Barcelona provides a setting for discussing how tourism
destinations can balance international visitors and local
quality of life.

University campus building

University environment in Barcelona

Partner University

CETT Barcelona

CETT Barcelona School of Tourism, Hospitality and Gastronomy
is an international higher education institution specialising
in tourism, hospitality and gastronomy.

Affiliated with the University of Barcelona, CETT combines
education, research and knowledge transfer with a strong
connection to the tourism industry.

Through Agents of Change, CETT contributes expertise from
one of Europe’s most important tourism destinations and
supports the development of future-oriented approaches
to Slow Tourism.

CETT Barcelona

Tourism education connected with practice

CETT combines academic education with practical experience
and international perspectives in tourism and hospitality.

Education

Tourism & Hospitality

CETT offers undergraduate, postgraduate and professional
programmes focused on tourism, hospitality, gastronomy
and related fields.

International

Global learning environment

Students from many countries study at CETT, creating
a multicultural environment connected to the international
tourism sector.

Innovation

Research and knowledge transfer

CETT connects academic research with practical challenges
from tourism organisations and destinations.

Campus Life

Learning in the heart of Barcelona

The CETT campus creates a learning environment where
students can connect theoretical knowledge with practical
experiences.

Its facilities combine classrooms, research spaces and
practice-oriented learning environments connected to
tourism, hospitality and gastronomy.

  • Institution
    CETT Barcelona School of Tourism, Hospitality and Gastronomy
  • Affiliation
    University of Barcelona
  • Location
    Barcelona · Spain

Barcelona street and local life

Barcelona · urban culture and local perspectives

Agents of Change in Barcelona

Exploring Slow Tourism from a global destination

Barcelona provides a valuable perspective for examining
how internationally recognised destinations can develop
more sustainable and meaningful tourism approaches.

Academic

Research and learning

Students and educators explore tourism challenges
through academic exchange and practical experiences.

Regional

Understanding destinations

Barcelona offers insights into the relationship between
tourism growth, local communities and urban spaces.

International

European exchange

Together with other partner regions, Barcelona contributes
to a European discussion about the future of tourism.

Learning Tour · Example

Barcelona as a starting point

Barcelona represents one of the European partner locations
where students can explore Slow Tourism through direct
experience and international exchange.

The city demonstrates the complexity of modern tourism
destinations and provides opportunities to discuss mobility,
sustainability and local perspectives.

Slow Tourism Perspective

  • Destination
    Exploring Barcelona beyond traditional tourism patterns
  • Education
    Connecting academic learning with practical experiences
  • Exchange
    Sharing perspectives between European partner institutions

Barcelona · Spain

Discover tourism from a new perspective

Explore how CETT Barcelona contributes to the European
Agents of Change network and the future of Slow Tourism.

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