Madeira News
Madeira’s Carnival Returns Next Month
Madeira is gearing up for Carnival 2026, set to take place from 11 to 22 February. A highlight of the island’s annual events calendar, the celebrations will bring music, colour and energy to Funchal and surrounding towns.
Ryanair Expands Shannon Service with New Madeira Route and More Flights for Summer 2025
Ryanair has revealed its expanded Summer 2025 schedule for Shannon Airport, including a new route to Madeira and additional flights to eight popular destinations, such as Alicante, Edinburgh, and Krakow. The airline is also adding extra seats for the La Rochelle route in April for the European Rugby Champions Cup. This growth marks a 17% increase in Ryanair traffic at Shannon Airport. The new schedule is part of Ryanair’s €300m investment in three Shannon-based aircraft, supporting over 1,500 local jobs. Ryanair is also advocating for expanded support for regional airports from the Irish government.
World’s travel innovators celebrate at VIP reception in Madeira
Tourism royalty from across the globe convened in Funchal, Madeira for the World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2024 to recognise the travel organisations pushing the boundaries of excellence and innovation.
World Golf Awards announces best golf brands of 2024 at Madeira ceremony
World Golf Awards – the leading authority that recognises and rewards excellence in golf tourism – has unveiled this year’s top golf tourism organisations at its 11th annual Gala Ceremony in Madeira. Portugal enjoyed a strong showing, with the sun-blessed nation named ‘World’s Best Golf Destination’, and Terras da Comporta claiming ‘World’s Best Golf Course’.
World Travel Awards 2024: A Year of Celebrations Culminating in Madeira
This year has been nothing short of extraordinary for the World Travel Awards (WTA), the globally renowned celebration of excellence in the travel and tourism industry. As we near the Grand Final in Madeira on November 24, 2024, the world is eager to witness the crowning of the industry’s best in an evening sure to be nothing short of spectacular.
Access Madeira’s world-class golf courses with unique passport
The Madeira Golf Passport (MGP) is the result of a partnership between the Madeira Promotion Bureau and the three golf courses in Madeira islands: Santo da Serra Golf Club, Palheiro Golf, and Porto Santo Golf. Launched in 2016, its aim is to promote and establish the archipelago as a premier destination for golf enthusiasts.
Madeira Reinforces Sustainable Tourist Destination Certification
The Autonomous Region of Madeira has just received recognition by EarthCheck for achieving the second level of the silver seal certification as a “Sustainable Tourist Destination”, having fulfilled, once again, the demanding criteria of standards of this world-leading tourism destination certification entity, accredited by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council.
Project AP_ARTE Promotes Madeira’s Cultural Heritage in 30 Informative Videos
The Madeira Promotion Bureau and the Regional Secretariat for Tourism and Culture, in collaboration with the Regional Directorate for Culture, announce the launch of the pioneering and disruptive project AP_ARTE, an initiative aimed to disseminate and promote the rich cultural heritage of the Autonomous Region of Madeira.
Madeira to stage World Travel Awards Grand Final 2024
World Travel Awards has revealed that its Grand Final 2024 will take place in the idyllic Atlantic islands of Madeira on 24 November. The leaders and figureheads of global travel and tourism will gather in the capital Funchal to find out who amongst them has been voted the industry’s best of the best.
The Exquisite Savoy Palace Hotel: Where Luxury Meets Grandeur
Sitting majestically along the captivating coastline of Madeira, the Savoy Palace Hotel stands as a testament to opulence and elegance. With its awe-inspiring architecture, breathtaking vistas, and unparalleled amenities, it has earned its place as one of the world’s most prestigious destinations. Set to host the Grand Final of the World Travel Awards and the World Golf Awards later this year, the Savoy Palace Hotel beckons travelers from around the globe to experience a realm of luxury like no other.
Madeira to host World Golf Awards 2024
The beautiful islands of Madeira will play host to the 11th annual World Golf Awards 21-22 November 2024. Leading names from the golfing world will join VIPs and figureheads from the golf tourism industry for what will mark the first World Golf Awards to take place in Madeira.