What makes the Algarve attractive?
Tourists and residents perceive Algarve tourism in positive light Two studies presented last week have helped paint an updated picture of how residents and tourists view tourism in the Algarve.
Algarve tourism property owners push back against housing package
Say government measures will “castrate” holiday rentals sector The Algarve Association of Hotels and Tourism Developments (AHETA) has criticised the controversial draft measures unveiled by the Socialist government aimed at
Tourist accommodation revenue tops €5 billion in 2022
Results exceed those of 2019, a record year for tourism Portugal’s tourism sector enjoyed a return to form in 2022, with revenue from tourist accommodation topping €5 billion. This represents
New Hotel and Tourism School opens in Portimão
“It’s a dream come true,” says local mayor Isilda Gomes Several political bigwigs were in town on Monday for the official opening of Portimão’s new Hotel and Tourism School, which
Passenger, cruise ship numbers from/to Lisbon hit record in 2022
Numbers represent 43% growth on business pre-pandemic 2022 saw Lisbon’s port beat all records so far for cruise vessel stopovers and cruise passengers that originated from and/or were destined for
Alvor estuary tourism project opens for public consultation
A new public consultation period has opened for the latest tourist project to be carried out at Alvor’s Quinta da Rocha beauty spot. It is called ‘Alvor Nature Living’ and
State hands out €70 million to help over 22,000 tourism companies
Turismo de Portugal announced today it had paid the funds as part of the Apoiar Turismo measure. Turismo de Portugal paid today more than 22,800 companies a total of 70
Algarve tourist tax fund “could be used to promote events like F1”
10% of tourist tax revenue to go into promotional fund The Algarve Municipalities Association (AMAL) continues to discuss the introduction of a regional tourist tax in 2023, which could be
Algarve winter wonderland
New campaign promotes Algarve as “appealing choice” for those who want to save on energy bills this winter The Algarve Tourism Association (ATA) has launched a new promotional campaign designed
Algarve woos winter tourists with new campaign
Algarve promoted as place for tourists to escape winter weather and high energy bills The Algarve Tourism Association (ATA) has launched a new promotional campaign designed to woo tourists to