Lufthansa increases flights to Portugal due to war in Middle East
In yet another move that could position it well in the ‘race’ to purchase 44.9% of TAP, German airline Lufthansa has announced an increase in the number of flights it
Three Portuguese cities among world’s best for exploring on foot
Three Portuguese cities have been ranked among the world’s top 100 destinations for exploring on foot, according to a new international study. Lisbon is the highest-placed Portuguese city, placed 10th
Ryanair pulls out of Azores
Ryanair has flown its last flight to the Azores – meaning the roughly 100,000 visitors per year who used the airline to travel to the archipelago will now have to
Hotels face rollercoaster of cancellations – and reservations
The start of the ‘holiday season’ – traditionally ‘kicked off’ by Easter (coming early this year, at the beginning of April) – has been marked by the ongoing war in
EU border control system back on track at Lisbon airport
The European border control system for non-EU citizens, which was suspended in December at Lisbon airport after ‘an outcry’ over queues that built up, is once again operational, the government
Algarve named Portugal’s most trusted tourism region
The Algarve has once again been chosen by Portuguese consumers as the country’s most trusted tourism region, according to the latest “Marcas de Confiança 2026” (Trusted Brands 2026) study. The
Opportunity or obstacle? Iran war raises questions for Portugal’s tourism sector
As the war in Iran enters its third week, the world continues to grapple with another major conflict which threatens to plunge it into a global recession. In Portugal, tourism
“Travel to Europe” app launched in Portugal to help stave off airport queues
With the busy travel season approaching – and Portuguese airports still unsure whether or not they will have to reintroduce the EES system that prompted so many queues last year
Algarve to host 70 German-speaking tourism leaders
Around 70 tourism industry decision-makers from German-speaking markets will gather in the Algarve from May 27 to 29 for an international workshop focused on the region’s position in one of
Flying high: Faro Airport gears up for busy summer
Faro Airport is gearing up for a summer of serious travel, with more routes, new airlines and a 4% rise in overall capacity compared with last year. The numbers were