Albufeira Code of Conduct “could do more harm than good,” UK stag do organiser warns
Matt Mevir from UK’s stag do organiser Last Night of Freedom says “it could be very harmful to turn away a vital, profitable industry” The boss of a UK stag
Tourist sleepovers bring in €2 billion between January and May
Tourist sleepovers have brought in revenue for the sector of more than €2 billion between January and March this year. The lion’s share of the income (€1.8 billion) was spent
Portimão Marina expands to make room for superyachts
There are currently “no berths for superyachts in Portugal” despite significant demand A project to expand Portimão Marina and create 30 new mooring berths for superyachts – large and luxurious
Tourist accommodation revenue rises more than 12% YoY
Total revenue from tourist accommodation rose by 12.2% year-on-year to €2.08 billion as of May, Statistics Portugal (INE) announced today. Between January and May, there were 11.3 million guests and
Tourism confederation hails new measures to boost economic growth
“Very positive” for the national tourism sector Portugal’s Tourism Confederation (CTP) has hailed the new 60-measure package announced by the government last week, describing it as “very positive” for the
€10 million for inland tourism projects
Today’s Council of Ministers, focused on kick-starting the economy, has approved more support lines for tourism, with a credit line of €10 million for inland projects and another of €50
US tourists “number one” guests for Lisbon hotels
In January and February alone, overnight stays from tourists from the US saw a like-for-like growth of 12.6% The number of American tourists holidaying in Portugal rose 16% in the
Debate on limiting ‘mass tourism’ arrives in Portugal
“We have to start controlling tourist numbers in Mouraria, Sintra, Madeira…” With neighbouring Spain very much in the news for the number of locals demanding limits on mass tourism, similar
(Another) promising summer ahead for Portuguese tourism
International barometer predicts increase in number of tourists/ revenue Professionals in the tourism sector anticipate a promising summer for Portugal, with international demand – led by the United States –
Enough is enough! Albufeira takes stand against “excessive behaviour”
Albufeira to create Code of Conduct for local bars and nightlife spots A case of public nudity in which several naked men were filmed on top of a bar counter