Consulting

Development, organisation and delivery of a congress dedicated to innovation and the application of technology in the tourism sector. The 14th edition of the Forum TurisTIC aims to explore cultural and experiential tourism and its convergence with new digital narratives, immersive culture, and the marketing and promotion of territories. It focuses on data integration, new ways of engaging with audiences and heritage preservation, in order to understand how technology acts as a transformative agent in the visitor experience. Within this framework, it also explores how innovation makes it possible to redefine the way of connecting and [...]

Promotion of the evolution and constant improvement of the Catalan tourism sector. The agreement between the General Directorate of Tourism and Eurecat contemplates different actions included in the DGTUR 2024 project. These are the most notable activities: Organisation of the TurisTIC Forum. In this event, which already has eleven editions, companies from the tourism sector, innovation and technological development companies, as well as involved public institutions, associations, and specialised guilds will be invited. The main objective is to generate synergies, stimulate, and create new business opportunities. Creation of training itineraries. Through the creation of training itineraries, the aim is to contribute to the increase of the competitiveness of the Catalan [...]

Knowledge transfer to drive innovation across the tourism brands of the province of Tarragona. The DIPTA 2026 project develops a knowledge transfer system to promote innovation across the tourism brands of the province of Tarragona. DIPTA 2026 is structured around four different lines of work: observatory, innovation and tourism intelligence laboratory (LABIIT), technology and transfer. Eurecat takes part in DIPTA 2026 through its Consulting Department, contributing its know-how in data intelligence, strategic development and planning, and the generation of new knowledge, while also fostering collective reflection on current tourism trends and dynamics. Specifically, the generation and [...]

Use of technological and digital tools to study and manage tourism in the city of Barcelona in a sustainable and responsible manner The TIC Turisme 2026 project examines tourism in Barcelona from various angles (visitor types and origins, mobility flows, length of stay, etc.) with the aim of improving management and relieving congestion in the city's most strained areas. To achieve this, the project carries out three main activities: the statistical measurement of accommodation occupancy in the city, studies on visitor flow management in Barcelona, and the TurisTIC Forum project. Together, this combination of activities provides [...]

The Tourist Data System (TDS) project that has the objective of managing an interactive and easy to use digital platform capable of providing the public sector and private companies with a great volume of trustworthy data and in this way, allow them to grasp in the present tourism conjunction, as well as its historical evolution. With this information, it is desired to facilitate the decision-making process and enhance the adaptation to current and future challenges in a key sector for the Catalan economy. To accomplish this, the TDS hervests tourism information from different sources and analyses [...]

The project develops an integrated solution to support tourism accommodation establishments in their transition towards more sustainable management models through the combination of digital self-assessment tools, mentoring methodologies and intelligent -support and recommendation systems for the implementation of improvement initiatives related with sustainability. The solution enables businesses to assess their sustainability maturity level in line with the main international standards in the sector, identify areas for improvement and receive tailored recommendations aimed at facilitating the implementation of sustainable practices across environmental, social and economic dimensions. In addition, it incorporates artificial intelligence-based functionalities that help interpret assessment [...]

Intelligent assistance for quality assurance in probiotic manufacturing The PROBIO-AI project focuses on the nutraceutical manufacturing sector, specifically the production of liquid probiotics at EMLIFE Biotics. This industrial field is characterised by highly complex fermentation processes and strict quality requirements that demand constant supervision by highly skilled operators. The experiment's primary goal is to address the fragmentation of operational expertise within the production plant, where currently 20% of processes are digitalised, while 60% remain in manual records, and 20% consist of undocumented tacit knowledge. By applying explainable and governed AI, the project seeks to consolidate this [...]

Inclusive and justice-oriented strategies for climate risk management and community resilience. The JUSTSAFE project develops and implements justice-oriented strategies for climate risk management to protect vulnerable and marginalized groups who are disproportionately affected by climate change. By providing local and regional authorities with tools, data, and participatory methods, the project helps design inclusive climate adaptation plans that strengthen community resilience to extreme weather events and environmental hazards. To ensure that climate resilience policies are socially inclusive and equitable, JUSTSAFE promotes co-creation and participatory governance. The initiative brings together research institutions, local governments and civil society to [...]

Training, business advisory services, and self-diagnosis tools for the transition of tourism MSMEs in La Guajira towards circular and regenerative models. The ECOINNOVATUR LA GUAJIRA project drives a transformation process in the tourism sector of the La Guajira department towards a more competitive and sustainable model. The initiative places circularity, regeneration, and innovation as drivers of change, aiming to evolve towards an activity that actively contributes to regenerating ecosystems and strengthening local communities. Through a dialogue between science and ancestral wisdom, the project is developing a digital self-diagnosis tool that allows MiPymes (MSMEs) to assess their [...]

AI training and guidance to accelerate the digital transformation of companies and public administrations in Catalonia. DIH4CAT AI Connect is a regional innovation ecosystem that aims to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) among Catalan SMEs, start-ups, industrial companies, and public administrations. The initiative acts as a one-stop shop for a set of advanced technological services: diagnosis and consultancy, testing with high-level infrastructures, training, business model advice, and connection with European funding. This project continues the work started by the Digital Innovation Hub of Catalonia (DIH4CAT), launching a new strategic phase to drive advanced digitalisation, [...]

Innovative, sustainable, and smart solutions to improve tourism management in Barcelona. The TIC I TURISME project promotes the use of technology, data, and innovation to optimize tourism management in Barcelona, fostering a more sustainable, intelligent, and responsible model The project includes several complementary actions aimed at generating knowledge, improving existing digital tools, and promoting technology transfer to the sector. Among them, the statistical operation for measuring the occupancy of tourist accommodations through the Tourism Data System (TDS) stands out, providing reliable and up-to-date indicators to support decision-making. Additionally, a study based on mobile phone data has [...]

Using fungi and bacteria to clean European contaminated soils. LIFE InBioSoil develops a new biological technology to decontaminate soils directly in situ, without the need for excavation, using fungi and bacteria that transform pollutants into harmless substances. The project offers a sustainable, efficient, and low-impact solution to restore polluted soils across Europe and drastically reduce the emissions associated with traditional remediation methods such as excavation or thermal treatment, which are also costly, energy-intensive and often destructive to the soil. LIFE InBioSoil combines low-pressure injection, mycoremediation, biosurfactants, and predictive functional genomics to demonstrate that it is possible [...]

Coordinated Action for Responsive Mixed Orchestration and Network Yield. CARMONY introduces an interlinked orchestration framework for traffic management that integrates governance and business models, continuously refined using innovative simulation technologies with real-world traffic data. This approach aims to generate credible response plans, guidelines, and decision logics, fostering societal trust. Key stakeholders, including road operators, governments, and traffic managers, are involved from the project's inception, providing ongoing support. The framework is accessible via smartphone apps and online dashboards, aiding comprehensive traffic management decisions. CARMONY will be piloted in urban and highway areas in Spain and Luxembourg, focusing [...]

Smart manufacturing, deep learning, and artificial intelligence ecosystem. FIDELIA consolidates an inclusive innovation ecosystem that fosters technological development and the implementation of artificial intelligence and deep learning in advanced manufacturing to improve efficiency and competitiveness. The project maps the ecosystem to identify key players and their capabilities, detecting specific needs and activating collaboration within the sector. Furthermore, FIDELIA promotes knowledge exchange through workshops, events, and specialised activities, as well as increasing visibility and promoting the expansion of the network of stakeholders involved. Furthermore, the initiative boosts talent and training, developing technical capabilities and promoting transnational cooperation. [...]

Artificial intelligence applied to the Barcelona metropolitan bus network. AI4Bus develops tools that allow for flexibility, adaptation and improvement of the bus network service in the Barcelona Metropolitan Area. Based on demand analysis and historical patterns, AI4Bus develops artificial intelligence models capable of predicting passenger flow, allowing the operator to anticipate changing circumstances and adjust the frequencies of the main transport lines to provide a more efficient service. AI4Bus offers a comprehensive solution with interconnected components through the integration of heterogeneous data sources to capture the complexity of the transport system. The project's predictive models provide [...]