Where givers gain in business
By DAISY SAMPSON daisy.sampson@theresidentgroup.com A new business network initiative in the Algarve has been set up with the primary aim of promoting a proactive response by members to ultimately lead
BPCC cocktails outdoors
More than 30 members and guests attended a business cocktail event held at the Optimum-Mirage Garden facilities in Alcantarilha on August 4. The event was organised by the British-Portuguese Chamber
British, Spanish and Dutch boost hotel occupancy
Hotel occupancy levels in the Algarve were up by 1.2% during July compared with the same month last year, according to statistics from the Algarve hotels and resorts association (AHETA).
Manager appointed
Drain Doctor Plumbing has appointed a new manager to take charge of company operations in the Algarve. Mike Sampson, who has lived in Portugal for the past four years, will
Property lettings on the rise, with Propdate.com
For those looking to sell their property and hoping to maximise return in the process, letting is becoming an increasingly attractive option, offering the advantage of a regular monthly income
Herdade dos Grous showcases wines at Le Meridien Penina
A wine and food pairing event is again taking place at Le Meridien Penina Hotel tonight (Friday). Following the Quinta da Aveleda Experience at the hotel on July 8, it
ERA awards
ERA real estate agency has given the award for the best branch of the agency in the Algarve in 2011 to Vila Real de Santo António. The store was singled
BPCC wine tasting
A wine tasting session for members and guests for the British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (BPCC) took place at the Quinta do Barranco Longo in Algoz on July 27. This was
Carob collection service
Property owners looking to have the carobs cleared from trees in their gardens can now take advantage of a new service being offered by Vince Clarke Home Solutions. Ken Nel,
“Pop Up” at the Griffin
Businesses looking for a space to host their own “Pop Up” temporary shop space are now able to take advantage of the new lay out at the Griffin Bookshop in

