Portugal’s flagship tourism fair opens to public today
The 36th edition of Portugal’s flagship tourism fair BTL – Bolsa de Turismo de Lisboa is being billed as the “biggest ever”, bringing together 1,700 exhibitors, 125 international destinations and
Verdelago Resort reopens in March with new experiences
The Verdelago Resort, located between Altura and Praia Verde, in Castro Marim, reopens for the new season on March 14. Set in a pine forest with direct access to the
Portuguese in Mexico put on security alert
Portuguese nationals in Mexico – particularly the cities of Jalisco, Nayarit, Guanajuato, Colima, Michoacán, and Tamaulipas – are being warned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs against “unnecessary travel”, due
Hotel association chief expresses concerns over Lisbon Airport’s capacity
The president of Portugal’s Hotels Association (Associação da Hotelaria de Portugal, AHP) says he is concerned about Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado airport’s capacity to deal with processing passengers this summer. Bernardo
Portugal’s climate woes “won’t affect country’s image abroad” – minister
Portugal’s minister of state and foreign affairs has said that the situation facing the country after recent storms is serious – affecting all economic sectors, as well as involving fatalities
Algarve closes 2025 with record tourism results
The Algarve rounded off the 2025 tourism year with a bang, celebrating record revenue, a boost from the domestic market and a historically low dependence on seasonal tourism. According to
Algarve crowned ‘Best Summer Destination’ in Ireland – again
The Algarve has once again been voted “Best Summer Destination” at the 2026 Irish Travel Industry Awards, marking the fifth time the region has won the title. The award was
Algarve named Guest National Destination at Lisbon tourism fair BTL 2026
The Algarve has been named the Guest National Destination at BTL – Better Tourism Lisbon Travel Market 2026, Portugal’s largest tourism fair, which will take place from February 25 to
Tourists pour €28 billion into Portugal in 2024
Revenue generated by foreign tourists reached an estimated €28 billion in Portugal in 2024, placing the country fifth in the European Union for tourism-generated revenue, according to figures cited by
Lagoa steps up push to become Algarve congress hotspot
The municipal council of Lagoa is stepping up efforts to position itself as a leading destination for business tourism and major events as it prepares to reopen the Centro de