https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/lisbon/ Lisbon News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:35:05+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hit-the-green-with-these-golf-holidays/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hit-the-green-with-these-golf-holidays/ Golf has never been more popular. There has been a surge of people taking up golf in recent years, especially since the pandemic. According to figures from the ‘Golf Tourism Market Report and Forecast 2024 – 2032’, the market is predicted to grow by 7.4% in the next 8 years, reaching a value of $45.05 billion. And interestingly the game is gaining traction with women too. With much anticipated golf events on the horizon such as the 153rd Open in July and the 2025 Ryder Cup in September, we’ve rounded up the hottest golf holidays worldwide with breathtaking views, sunny skies and of course, glorious fairways. Golf widows and widowers will also be well looked after with state-of-the-art resort facilities, ensuring there is something to be loved by everyone. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 08:00:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tap-reaches-two-million-passengers-on-portugal-brazil-routes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tap-reaches-two-million-passengers-on-portugal-brazil-routes/ TAP Air Portugal has once again reached a historic milestone in its operations between Portugal and Brazil. For the first time in its history, the airline surpassed the mark of two million passengers carried in a single year between the two countries. This figure represents a significant increase in demand for flights between the two continents and consolidates TAP’s position as one of the main operators of transatlantic routes. With daily and frequent flights between Lisbon and various Brazilian cities, the airline has been an essential bridge for cultural, tourist and business exchange between the two nations. The milestone of two million passengers is one that has never been reached before in a single year. Sat, 21 Dec 2024 11:51:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/five-fabulous-day-trips-from-lisbon-by-train-and-bus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/five-fabulous-day-trips-from-lisbon-by-train-and-bus/ Recently voted Europe’s Best Urban Destination at the World Travel Awards, visitors to Lisbon could be excused for remaining in the heart of the city to soak in its vibrant culture, cuisine and numerous tourist attractions, however, they are well-advised to also check out the surrounding region too. Here, the team at Visit Lisboa (https://www.visitlisboa.com/en), highlights five day trips that can be taken by bus or train and cost less than €5 each way (and are free with the money-saving Lisboa Card). Fri, 21 Jun 2024 07:31:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hilton-debuts-two-new-stunning-portuguese-properties/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hilton-debuts-two-new-stunning-portuguese-properties/ From city to coast, DUO Hotel Lisbon, Curio Collection by Hilton and DoubleTree by Hilton Lagoa Azores openings offer something for all travellers Wed, 19 Jun 2024 06:16:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/taps-transatlantic-trio-airline-celebrates-five-years-of-flights-to-chicago/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/taps-transatlantic-trio-airline-celebrates-five-years-of-flights-to-chicago/ TAP Air Portugal is giving a ‘High Five’ to a trio of its transatlantic routes, with flights to Chicago, San Francisco and Washington celebrating their five-year anniversaries this month. In June 2019, TAP doubled its US destination offering, launching flights to Chicago, San Francisco and Washington D.C. from its Lisbon hub. Tue, 18 Jun 2024 06:45:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-expands-european-network-with-resumption-of-lisbon-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-expands-european-network-with-resumption-of-lisbon-flights/ Qatar Airways announces the resumption of non-stop flights between Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), marking a significant addition to its European network. With six weekly flights during summer 2024, Qatar Airways addresses the high seasonal demand for travel to Lisbon, offering passengers seamless connectivity to over 170 destinations worldwide, including 47 European cities. Sat, 08 Jun 2024 06:40:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/portugals-travel-tourism-poised-for-historic-year/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/portugals-travel-tourism-poised-for-historic-year/ The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) has revealed Portugal’s Travel & Tourism sector is on the brink of a historic year, with its economic contribution expected to exceed €54 billion. Mon, 13 May 2024 07:28:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lisbon-encourages-lgbti-travellers-to-celebrate-pride-in-june/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lisbon-encourages-lgbti-travellers-to-celebrate-pride-in-june/ With Lisbon, in Portugal, revealed as host of the annual EuroPride festival in 2025, and more than 100,000 people expected to attend annual Lisbon Pride events over two weekends in June, the team at Visit Lisbon (visitlisboa.com/en) has revealed its recommendations for uncovering the best of the region for LGBTI+ travellers. Mon, 13 May 2024 07:22:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lisboas-newest-attraction-helps-city-scale-heights-as-short-break-favourite/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lisboas-newest-attraction-helps-city-scale-heights-as-short-break-favourite/ Lisbon’s newest tourist attraction, a funicular that carries passengers almost 80 metres up some of the city’s steepest streets, is the latest in a raft of recent developments that have seen Portugal’s capital become one of Europe’s leading city break destinations. Thu, 02 May 2024 06:11:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pegasus-launches-ankara-lisbon-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pegasus-launches-ankara-lisbon-route/ Pegasus, Your Digital Airline, has connected the capitals of Türkiye and Portugal by launching direct flights between Ankara and Lisbon. The inaugural flight from Ankara Esenboğa Airport to Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado Airport, Pegasus’ first destination in Portugal, took place on 2 April 2024. Flights are scheduled for three times a week with fares from 89.99 EUR. Mon, 08 Apr 2024 06:31:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lisbon-voted-europes-best-mice-destination-for-first-time/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lisbon-voted-europes-best-mice-destination-for-first-time/ Lisbon was voted Europe’s Best MICE Destination in 2023 for the first time at the 4th edition of the World MICE Awards in Berlin, Germany. The same event also saw the 31st European edition of the World Travel Awards, in which Lisbon was also voted Europe’s Best Urban Destination in 2024.  Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:40:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/52-of-hotels-in-portugal-have-a-sustainability-certification/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/52-of-hotels-in-portugal-have-a-sustainability-certification/ During the tourism show Bolsa Turismo Lisboa (BTL) held in Portugal this week, Mabrian Technologies, a company specializing in Tourism Intelligence services for destinations and companies, has conducted an analysis of the level of involvement of hotel accommodations in Portugal regarding sustainability practices. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 07:58:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-announces-flights-resumption-to-lisbon-portugal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-announces-flights-resumption-to-lisbon-portugal/ The award-winning airline continues to enhance its 2024 summer schedule with more than 170 destinations including 50 in Europe Qatar Airways passengers from Lisbon now have access to the dazzling gateway of Hamad International Airport for thrilling journeys across Africa, Asia , Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent Fri, 23 Feb 2024 09:55:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/whats-new-in-the-algarve-for-2024/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/whats-new-in-the-algarve-for-2024/ The Algarve in southern Portugal reveals some exciting NEW attractions, hotel openings and flight routes for the year ahead. The increase of flights to the Algarve provides a positive outlook for the year ahead, as the region has been listed as best value destination and again cheapest in the Eurozone by the Post Office Travel Money Holiday Money Report 2023. Plus, TravelRepublic has named the Algarve as a top family destination in Portugal for next year. Wed, 13 Dec 2023 07:30:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hilton-expands-presence-in-lisbon-with-three-new-hotels-under-different-bra/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hilton-expands-presence-in-lisbon-with-three-new-hotels-under-different-bra/ Canopy by Hilton and Hampton by Hilton to make brand debuts in Portugal in 2026 and 2025 respectively, with Duo Hotel Lisbon, Curio Collection by Hilton, set to open Spring 2024 Thu, 12 Oct 2023 07:02:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tap-is-the-official-airline-partner-of-the-world-aviation-festival/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tap-is-the-official-airline-partner-of-the-world-aviation-festival/ TAP Air Portugal is the Official Airline Partner of the 2023 edition of the World Aviation Festival, an event taking place between today and Thursday, September 28, at FIL, in Lisbon. Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:45:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hyatt-regency-lisbon-city-break-beyond-the-city/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hyatt-regency-lisbon-city-break-beyond-the-city/ Hyatt Regency Lisbon takes the lead as the Portuguese rising star set in the sun-soaked capital and tailored for highest demands of contemporary urbanites. The FIRST Hyatt hotel in Portugal is further elevated by district of Belém, formerly a mecca for Portuguese explorers, now redefined into cosmopolitan magnet for discerning travellers. Sat, 23 Sep 2023 05:59:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sbc-summit-finds-new-home-in-lisbon/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sbc-summit-finds-new-home-in-lisbon/ SBC’s flagship global event SBC Summit has a new home in Lisbon starting in 2024, in order to meet the demands of the industry’s fastest-growing gathering. Fri, 22 Sep 2023 09:29:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/last-few-days-to-catch-the-operafest-lisboa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/last-few-days-to-catch-the-operafest-lisboa/ This is the last opportunity to catch the 4th edition of Operafest Lisboa, which finishes on September 9th and promises visitors opera like never before.  Led by soprano Catarina Molder and produced by Ópera do Castelo, the almost month-long festival will be held at Lisbon’s idyllic Garden of Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga overlooking the River Tagus. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 06:36:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/portugal-ravaged-by-wildfires/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/portugal-ravaged-by-wildfires/ Portugal is one of the nations in the Mediterranean region to be affected by the wildfires that have already devastated Greece. Sun, 30 Jul 2023 06:55:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lisbons-cocktail-scene-reaches-new-heights-with-the-opening-of-hyatt-regenc/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lisbons-cocktail-scene-reaches-new-heights-with-the-opening-of-hyatt-regenc/ Lisbon’s most celebrated new 5-Star hotel, the Hyatt Regency Lisbon, is set to reach new heights with the launch of its latest luxury offering, the ICON Bar & Rooftop. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 06:28:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fun-family-attractions-overseas-via-flights-with-tap-finnair-or-aer-lingus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fun-family-attractions-overseas-via-flights-with-tap-finnair-or-aer-lingus/ With the longer school summer holidays now upon us, there are some great destinations for families looking for fun in the sun. We look at the top three destinations for families taking flights with TAP Air Portugal, Finnair, and Aer Lingus, for quick breaks away in Lisbon, Helsinki or Dublin. Wed, 26 Jul 2023 08:03:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-says-ola-to-portugal-as-inaugural-flight-lands-in-lisbon/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-says-ola-to-portugal-as-inaugural-flight-lands-in-lisbon/ Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, touched down for the first time in Lisbon on Sunday, marking the launch of regular services between Abu Dhabi and the Portuguese capital. Tue, 20 Jun 2023 08:52:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/melia-introduces-its-luxury-brands-to-portugal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/melia-introduces-its-luxury-brands-to-portugal/ Meliá Hotels International will open its first luxury hotel in Lisbon in 2024 the lifestyle brand ME by Meliá Mon, 03 Apr 2023 06:26:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stopover-and-rediscover-portugal-with-tap/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stopover-and-rediscover-portugal-with-tap/ TAP Air Portugal has reintroduced its popular Stopover scheme to allow customers to rediscover Portugal. The Portuguese flag carrier has relaunched the award-winning programme to coincide with its participation in this year’s International Tourism Fair (BTL) in Lisbon to help boost Portugal’s travel and tourism sector. Mon, 13 Mar 2023 10:12:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ola-lisbon-etihad-announces-new-flights-to-portugal-and-other-exciting-summ/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ola-lisbon-etihad-announces-new-flights-to-portugal-and-other-exciting-summ/ Etihad Airways is expanding its European network this summer with the introduction of a new direct service between Abu Dhabi and Lisbon, effective from 2 July 2023. The airline will be connecting Abu Dhabi to Portugal’s capital city right in time for the summer holidays, with three weekly flights scheduled to be operated on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays. Fri, 17 Feb 2023 08:04:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tap-soars-to-new-heights-summer-2023-brings-increased-flight-offerings-to-u/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tap-soars-to-new-heights-summer-2023-brings-increased-flight-offerings-to-u/ TAP presents the main summer news at Lisbon airport, highlighting the offer of ten more flights per week to the United States of America, six more to Brazil and one more daily flight to Faro during summer peak. Thu, 12 Jan 2023 08:08:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/taps-new-look-lisbon-lounge-welcomes-back-premium-customers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/taps-new-look-lisbon-lounge-welcomes-back-premium-customers/ TAP Air Portugal (TAP) has reopened the doors to its new look Lisbon lounge following a comprehensive refurbishment for premium customers. Tue, 20 Dec 2022 12:50:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ihg-hotels-resorts-heralds-two-new-signings-in-portugal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ihg-hotels-resorts-heralds-two-new-signings-in-portugal/ IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, is delighted to announce the recent signing of Convent Square Hotel Lisbon - Vignette Collection, and Crowne Plaza Caparica Lisbon. Sat, 03 Dec 2022 07:39:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/portugal-marked-highest-record-of-tourists-in-july/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/portugal-marked-highest-record-of-tourists-in-july/ More than 1.8 million tourists stayed in accommodation spots across Portugal last month, with this number being slightly higher than the pre-pandemic levels. Mon, 05 Sep 2022 08:08:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/more-summer-travel-blues/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/more-summer-travel-blues/ More Summer Travel Blues as 60 Flights Get Cancelled at Portugal’s Lisbon Airport Mon, 29 Aug 2022 06:58:38 +0000