Lagoa begins charging tourist tax
Lagoa becomes fifth Algarve borough to charge a tourist tax Lagoa Council has announced that it started charging a municipal tourist tax on April 13. The borough is charging €2 per
Port of Lisbon sees more than 700,000 cruise ship passengers in 2023
The port of Lisbon recorded its best year for cruises in 2023, surpassing the 700,000 passenger barrier (758,328) – a growth of 54% compared to 2022, surpassing its 2018 record,
Portimão to welcome 56 cruise stopovers in 2024
23 cruises will visit Portimão in April and May alone Portimão Council has announced that the local port will welcome 56 cruise stopovers in 2024, with 23 of them scheduled
Lisbon approves proposal to increase tourist tax to €4 per night
Proposal will now undergo a 30-day public consultation period Lisbon city council approved on Wednesday the PSD/CDS-PP proposal to increase its tourist tax on overnight stays from €2 to €4
Increased tourist tax proposed for Lisbon: €4 a night
Tax began eight years ago – and is charged to Portuguese visitors as well On top of all the other expenses tourists incur in arriving in this country, booking accommodation,
Albufeira rethinks its approach to tourism
New strategy presented to a full house at town hall Albufeira has presented a strategy to attract new tourists and establish itself as “the best Sun and Sea tourism destination
US tourism market for Algarve still booking in spite of setback
New Faro-New York flight axed for this season, but US market continues to grow To the surprise of many (if not everyone), the launch of the highly anticipated Faro-Newark route
AHETA welcomes new Secretary of State for Tourism
Despite Pedro Machado’s appointment, the Association laments that the “main economic activity of the region and the country has not yet been distinguished with a Ministry”. As the main association
Algarve hoteliers lament lack of ministry of tourism
Hoteliers in the Algarve believe tourism deserves its own ministry The main association representing the Algarve’s hotel industry, AHETA, put out a statement today lamenting that Portugal’s new government has
Tourism: Algarve on right track to build off “auspicious Easter”
Tourism association will be busy promoting Algarve in April The Algarve’s tourism sector is on the “right track” to build off its “auspicious Easter results” and ensure it remains a