Lisbon News
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.
LISBON VOTED EUROPE’S 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.
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.
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
What’s 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.
Hilton Expands Presence in Lisbon with Three New Hotels Under Different Brands
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lisbon’s Cocktail Scene Reaches New Heights With the Opening of Hyatt Regency Lisbon’s Rooftop Bar
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.