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ICE and iGB Affiliate Boost Barcelona's Economy with €255M Impact
NewsSeptember 18, 2026·1 min read

ICE and iGB Affiliate Boost Barcelona's Economy with €255M Impact


The 2026 editions of ICE and iGB Affiliate Barcelona generated €255m in economic impact locally. The event supported 7,087 direct and indirect jobs, highlighting its substantial contribution to the local economy.

Visitor spend was a major contributor, generating €129m across various sectors including hotels, food, beverage, transport, shopping, and leisure. Additionally, exhibitors and sponsors contributed another €86m through activities such as stand building, hospitality, marketing, and new business opportunities for Catalan companies.

Stuart Hunter, WorldGaming Managing Director, welcomed the results, noting a 34% increase year-on-year. The economic impact was driven by 734 exhibitors and a record 62,988 unique visitors, with 53,924 traveling from outside Spain and staying an average of 2.7 nights.

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