Portugal ranks as second ‘hot destination’ for American travellers in 2025
US tour operators report growing interest in Portugal A recent study by the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) has placed Portugal as the second most popular destination for American
Algarve kicks off 2025 with packed tourism promotion agenda
January will be a busy month for the Algarve Tourism Association, which will attend several major tourism fairs and events across Europe The Algarve Tourism Association (ATA) is beginning the
Only seven of 16 Algarve municipalities charge tourist tax
40 municipalities out of 308 charge tourist tax in Portugal The Algarve, Portugal’s prime tourism destination, has long attracted visitors from across the globe for its golden beaches, charming towns,
Tourist overnight stays in Portugal ‘just keep rising’
Stays increase by 4.1% to November, totalling 76 million Overnight stays in Portugal’s tourist accommodation sector just keep rising. Taken from January to November, they increased by 4.1% – to
Algarve hotels reach 80% occupancy for New Year’s Eve
Occupancy levels beat 2023 figures Hotels in the Algarve are experiencing increased demand for New Year’s Eve, with occupancy rates expected to surpass 80%. According to Algarve tourism boss André
Tourist development revenue in 3rd quarter to €2.5 billion
The revenue of tourist developments in Portugal rose 9% in the third quarter of this year, to €2.5 billion, the AHP national hotel association announced today, highlighting the growth trajectory
Hotel revenue in Portugal rose 10.6% from January to October
Increases mainly due to ‘non-resident’ overnight stays Total revenue from hotels increased by 10.6% to €5.969 billion until October this year – and revenue from rooms alone grew by 10.7%
North joins Galicia in joint tourism promotion in US, Canada and Brazil
The Galicia-Northern Portugal tourism cluster will promote itself in countries such as the United States, Canada and Brazil, backed by European funding totalling €690,000. The announcement was made in Barcelos,
Algarve hotel occupancy rises 8.9% in November
Algarve is succeeding in attracting more tourists outside of summer The Algarve’s hotel industry recorded an 8.9% rise in room occupancy in November 2024 compared to the same month last
Portimão Hotel and Tourism School student wins silver at international competition
Baltasar Santana won the silver medal in the Culinary Arts category of the competition held in Tunisia this November. Baltasar Santana, a third-year student of the Technical Cooking and Pastry