Portugal Tourism News Page 10
LATAM touches down in Lisbon for the first time
The arrival of LATAM Airlines Brazil flight JJ8178 marks the beginning of five weekly non-stop flights between São Paulo/Guarulhos and the Portuguese capital.
WTTC European Leaders Forum heads to Lisbon, Portugal
The World Travel & Tourism Council has announced that global leaders from the industry will meet at the first WTTC European Leaders Forum in Lisbon, Portugal on September 11th.
‘No risk’ to tourists from forest fires says Algarve Tourist Board
No tourists remain at risk in the Monchique mountain range, according to the Algarve Tourist Board. Forest fires have been burning in the area since the afternoon of August 3rd, with the Macdonald Monchique Resort & Spa evacuated over the weekend.
Foreign Office warns UK travellers on Portugal forest fires
British travellers have been warned over the impact of forest fires in Portugal by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office. Fires have been raging in southern Portugal for three days after the country recorded one of its highest ever temperatures.
World Travel Awards headed to Madeira for Europe Gala Ceremony 2019
The Portuguese destination, which has taken the title of Europe’s Leading Island Destination for the past five years, will use the event to boost its profile on the international stage.
Ana Mendes Godinho, secretary of state for tourism, Portugal
With the country recognised as Europe’s Leading Destination by voters at the World Travel Awards, Ana Mendes Godinho, secretary of state for tourism in Portugal, tells Breaking Travel News what the honour means to the country.
Alexandra Baltazar, manager, Lisbon Convention Bureau
Breaking Travel News chats with Lisbon Convention Bureau manager Alexandra Baltazar as the city picks up the title of Europe’s Leading City Destination at the World Travel Awards.
Carlos Abade, board member, Turismo de Portugal
Carlos Abade, board member at Turismo de Portugal, tells Breaking Travel News how it feels to have taken a series of top titles at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2018.
Tivoli Évora Ecoresort set to open later this year
Tivoli Hotels & Resorts has revealed plans for a property in the Alentejo region of Portugal in the historic city of Évora, joining the brand’s other hotels in Portugal, Brazil and Qatar.
Latam Brazil announces two new European routes
Tickets are now on sale for Latam Airlines Brazil’s new São Paolo-Lisbon flight, with the carrier also revealing it plans to serve Munich in the first half of 2019.
Azores welcomes increase in British travellers
Visit Azores has reported a surge in UK visitor numbers from September to December 2017, with the number of UK tourists increasing by 14.6 per cent in comparison to the same period in 2016.
TUI Blue Falesia expands brand in Portugal
TUI Group has opened its first TUI Blue hotel in Portugal. The opening of TUI Blue Falesia marks the launch of this year’s growth phase for TUI Group’s new lifestyle hotel brand.