André Gomes elected new Algarve tourism chief
André Gomes has been elected the new president of the Algarve Tourism Board (Região de Turismo do Algarve, or RTA). The elections took place today (June 13) at the RTA
Ryanair has “transformed tourism in Algarve”
“Overtourism is not yet a concern. There is still room to grow” – Daniel do Adro, Algarve Tourism Association The 20th anniversary of Ryanair’s arrival in the Algarve was celebrated
Portugal’s tourist tax rakes in €21.4 million from January to April
Tourism up 41% on same period last year With tourism already riding high this year, municipalities that levy a ‘tourist tax’ have seen money pouring in. The first four months
Olhão to become third Algarve borough to charge tourist tax
€2 to be charged per night between April and October Olhão is due to become very soon the third municipality to charge a tourist tax in the Algarve. The borough
Portugal basks in economic good news – but can it last?
Revenue from first quarter tourism powers Portugal to fourth place in EU growth this year The beginning of the week was spangled with the fairy dust of ‘good news’ from
Monchique’s new tourism association welcomes Chinese ambassador
A new tourism association has been created in Monchique to promote the municipality, having hosted a visit from the Chinese Ambassador to Portugal, Zhao Bentang, as its first main event
Portugal basks in economic ‘good news’ powered by tourism
… but it is all set to change in 2024 Good news coming from the European Commission has given the government opportunity to bask in the growth of the Portuguese
A tourist at home – Local favourites and hidden gems
Even having been granted the privilege of living in this local area for nearly 30 years, I still am constantly surprised by the amount of people who cross my path
Government proposes Algarve tourist tax for environmental sustainability
Tax could see money invested in water, nature conservation and waste management The Portuguese government is recommending that councils with less water – namely those in the Algarve – create
Algarve promotes cultural and creative tourism in Spain
Algarve tourism board organises series of promotional events in Spain The Algarve tourism board (RTA) is carrying out a series of promotional events in Madrid, Catalonia, and the Basque Country