Tourism in 2025 expected to grow between 2% – 5% after “record 2024”
Secretary of state for Tourism Pedro Machado says the government expects tourism to grow this year between 2% and 5%. Speaking at FITUR (Madrid’s international tourism fair, considered one of
Via Algarviana website and app now available in Spanish
Starting today, the Via Algarviana website and app are offering information in Spanish, making the regional network of hiking trails more accessible to visitors from neighboring Spain. The website and
Algarve promotes wine, food and sports events at Madrid fair
Algarve’s diverse offerings showcased in Madrid Portugal’s Algarve region is highlighting its wine tourism, major sporting events, and local gastronomy at Spain’s International Tourism Fair (FITUR) in Madrid. The Algarve
Monte Gordo to reopen tourist office in first quarter of 2025
Monte Gordo, the popular tourist destination in Vila Real de Santo António, will reopen its tourist office in the first quarter of 2025 on Avenida Infante Dom Henrique. The previous
Albufeira featured in Telegraph’s ‘prettiest (and ugliest) seaside towns’
“Those in search of Portugal will be disappointed” Albufeira has got it in the neck (again) in a new feature in the Telegraph on Europe’s prettiest (and ugliest) seaside towns.
Portugal ranks as second ‘hot destination’ for American travellers in 2025
US tour operators report growing interest in Portugal A recent study by the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) has placed Portugal as the second most popular destination for American
Algarve kicks off 2025 with packed tourism promotion agenda
January will be a busy month for the Algarve Tourism Association, which will attend several major tourism fairs and events across Europe The Algarve Tourism Association (ATA) is beginning the
Only seven of 16 Algarve municipalities charge tourist tax
40 municipalities out of 308 charge tourist tax in Portugal The Algarve, Portugal’s prime tourism destination, has long attracted visitors from across the globe for its golden beaches, charming towns,
Tourist overnight stays in Portugal ‘just keep rising’
Stays increase by 4.1% to November, totalling 76 million Overnight stays in Portugal’s tourist accommodation sector just keep rising. Taken from January to November, they increased by 4.1% – to
Algarve hotels reach 80% occupancy for New Year’s Eve
Occupancy levels beat 2023 figures Hotels in the Algarve are experiencing increased demand for New Year’s Eve, with occupancy rates expected to surpass 80%. According to Algarve tourism boss André