New Algarve tourism chief appointed
By ELOISE WALTON eloise.walton@mmspublishing.com Former vice-president of the regional tourism board (ERTA), Nuno Aires has been appointed to succeed AntĂłnio Pina, who was forced to resign his position as president
Tourism protocols and initiatives revealed
By DAISY SAMPSON daisy.sampson@the-resident.com INTERNATIONAL WORLD Tourism day was celebrated in the Algarve with the creation of a hospitality management institute (HMI) and the signing of a new tourism protocol.
Entry charge not deterring castle visitors
More than 18,000 visitors paid the entrance fee to visit Castelo de São Jorge in the first week that the charge was introduced. “Since the introduction of an entrance fee
Multi-million euro plans for resort
Castro Marim Golf and Country Club, the premier resort at the eastern end of the Algarve, is entering into a phase of rapid growth, with the construction of a further
New ad campaign for Portugal
Children peering into the depths of the ocean where they see a collection of Portugal’s most famous monuments, is the powerful image being used to symbolise the country’s tourism in
RTA brings out the big guns
In a major change of strategy, the Algarve tourism board (RTA) has rejected around 2,500 requests for funding from organisations across the region and will spend next year’s budget on
Advertising Algarve attractions
Portugal’s main tourist destination, the Algarve, is being promoted simultaneously on three of the most prestigious European television channels – CNN International, BBC World and Eurosport. The latest campaign, which
Advertising Portugal’s attractions
Portugal’s main tourist destination, the Algarve, has been promoted simultaneously on three of the most prestigious European television channels – CNN International, BBC World and Eurosport. The latest campaign, which
Green light for golf
The Minister of Tourism, Telmo Correia, has placed all his bets on golf as far as the future of Portugal as a tourism destination is concerned. At a press conference
From lighthouse to museum
The historic Santa Marta Lighthouse in Cascais, built around 1800, will soon be transformed into a museum. “The lighthouse will be restored and new areas will be created”, Cascais Mayor,