Responsible Tourism

Barcalona Business Studies Tour

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Barcelona is Spain's most culturally dynamic and cosmopolitan city, boasting outstanding Gothic and Art Nouveau buildings - including the incomparable Gaudi - great museums, parks, and beaches. Combine this with futuristic art and fashion, and a wonderful laid back atmosphere, and you've got one of Europe's must-visit cities on your doorstep.

Business Studies Tour

4 days 3 nights sample tour ( tours are tailor made so +/- days no problem)

. Other sites worth visiting

• Museum of
• Catalonian Art
• Port Vell (harbour development)
• Barcelona Zoo
• Waterworld Water Park (Lloret)
• Torres wine bodega
• Codorniu Cava Winery
• Freixenet Cava House
• *SEAT car factory
• *La Vanguardia newspaper tour

*These visits are strictly subject to availability

Accommodation

We offer schools the choice of staying in Barcelona or in one of the lovely nearby resorts such as Lloret de Mar or Calella. Our resort hotels are 3 star or above and offer fantastic value for money. All have excellent facilities, with swimming pools and many with evening on-site entertainment. In Barcelona we work with a selection of centrally located hostels and 1 to 3 star hotels. The popular Campanile Hotel is a good choice for younger groups and those who want to stay away from the bustle of the Ramblas.

 Sample tour.

DAY 1
Arrive in Barcelona or a nearby resort by your chosen mode of transport. Time to settle in and explore the local area before dinner.

Day 2
What better way to familiarise yourselves with this fabulous city, than with a guided tour of Barcelona? Our experienced guide will point out the main sights and amazing architecture such as the Ramblas, Casa Mila, Sagrada Famila, Parc Guell, the Olympic Stadium and finally ending with a behind the scenes tour of the awesome Nou Camp Stadium. The tour can be tailored to your needs.

Afternoon visit to La Borsa, the Barcelona Stock Exchange. The Electronic Trading Floor of the Barcelona Stock Exchange receives over 700K visitors a year. The latest technology provides real time information on market movements. This visit will give students an understanding of financial control & strategic decision-making. Return to the hotel. Evening meal at hotel.

Day 3
In the morning you'll visit the Torres wine caves to see how the famous Spanish "Champagne" is produced. In the afternoon you'll visit the San Miguel Glassworks. San Miguel is a recognised international brand name and is sold in 35 countries. The visit will allow you to view traditional methods of glass-blowing and see how glass furnaces are made and work. A visit here benefits mostly 'AS' and 'A' level students as it relates to marketing plans, the nature and role of marketing and market research. Evening meal to be taken at the hotel.


Day 4
Today you'll have a guided visit of SEAT's state of the art car plant. Opened in 1993, the plant is one of the most efficient in Europe. During the tour you'll get to see the complexities of mass production. After lunch you'll be taken on a thrilling behind the scenes tour of Catalonia's famous F1 race-track. The tour includes a video, tour of the pits and a Q&A session where the guide can answer questions about operations, sales and marketing and so on.

Day 5
Time allowing, students may have the opportunity for last minute shopping before departing for the UK.

 

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