Editorial: La Vanguardia

• The country is experiencing a new tourism record that is pushing all transport infrastructure and tourist services to their limits.
• Administrations and operators, as well as service companies, are making maximum efforts to avoid collapse and keep everything flowing.
• The new tourism record shows people's preference for the Peninsula, especially Catalunya, and is a sign of the country's excellence.
• Tourism translates into a significant boost for economic growth and job creation, being the first economic sector in Spain, Catalunya, and Barcelona.
• Barcelona's airport and high-speed train transportation are at their capacity limit.
• Authorities and service providers must find solutions to the significant increase in travelers and the collapse on highways.
• It is crucial to work on dialogue, collaboration, and consensus to achieve sustainable tourism.

Conclusion: Exceptional solutions are required for an exceptional tourism situation, avoiding going against tourism and seeking consensus for its sustainability.

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