José Antonio Donaire

José Antonio Donaire is an expert in tourism and a professor at the Universitat de Girona. Recently appointed as the tourism commissioner for Barcelona, he is tasked with addressing the challenges posed by mass tourism in the city. Donaire previously conducted a study analyzing the capacity of Barcelona to accommodate tourists, emphasizing the need for political decisions to manage tourism sustainably. His role involves developing strategies to ensure that tourism contributes positively to the city without overwhelming its infrastructure and local communities.