Algarve tourism officials celebrate “historic results” in 2019
It’s official: 2019 was another record-breaking year for the Algarve’s tourism sector. The region’s tourism board (RTA) has reacted with glee to the latest data from the national statistics institute
Tourism is enjoying extraordinary phase, says Secretary of State
Portugal’s tourism sector is on a roll and the government is committed to keeping this positive trend going as long as possible. So said Secretary of State for Tourism Rita
Tourism: future of 365 Algarve still uncertain
Luís Araújo, president of the national tourism board Turismo de Portugal, said last week that the future of the 365 Algarve programme is “still uncertain”. The programme was created in
Irish travel industry names Algarve ‘Best Summer Destination’
The Algarve’s tourism sector is celebrating yet another international accolade after the region was named ‘Best Summer Destination’ in the 2020 edition of the Irish Travel Industry Awards. These awards
2019 sees Portuguese tourism rake-in over €18 billion
2019 has been another record year for Portuguese tourism. Revenue is expected to top €18 billion – signifying another leap on the €16.8 billion registered in 2018. Speaking to AHP,
Record 2019 in sight as Algarve registers over 20 million overnight stays
The Algarve topped the 20 million-mark for overnight stays between January and November 2019, being the only region in Portugal to achieve these numbers for the third year in a
60-year-old tourist disappears off coast of Peniche
A 60-year-old tourist, described as having dual American and South Korean nationality, has disappeared into the sea off Peniche after being carried off by a sudden wave. Explain reports the
Portugal’s ‘Father of Tourism’ André Jordan launches memoir
André Jordan, often described as the ‘Father of Portuguese Tourism’, is launching his new autobiographical book entitled ‘Uma Viagem Pela Vida’ (A Journey Through Life) this week. The 668-page memoir
Algarve tourism: thriving August sees all-around growth
August was another successful month for the Algarve’s tourism sector, which saw an increase in overnight stays (+1.8%), guests (+9.6%) and revenue (+7.4%) compared to the same month in 2018.
Portugal brings home 26 accolades from World Luxury Hotel Awards
Portugal’s tourism sector continues to ride the wave of success, having brought home 26 accolades from the World Luxury Hotel Awards. While some of the accolades went to hotels voted