Portugal News
Algarve Tourism Creates “Save Water” Seal to Promote Water Saving in the Region
The tourism sector commits to contributing to reducing urban water consumption in the Algarve by 15%. Algarve Tourism relies on the active role of tourism companies and aims to promote behaviour change among tourists through an awareness campaign.
Cascais gains Green Destination platinum status
This award is a great recognition for the region’s sustainable approach to tourism. The Platinum certification is awarded to tourist destinations that are guided by a code of ethics, that rigorously monitors tourism, that are based on strategic planning and that have sustainability indicators in the field of tourism.
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.
This underrated city is Europe’s next emerging destination, according to the World Travel Awards
The World Travel Awards are some of the travel industry’s most prestigious accolades, and the winners in the European categories have been crowned at the thirty-first edition of the ceremony in Berlin. Leaders in tourism, airline, hotel and hospitality sectors are all included in the programme, but it’s the destinations themselves that we’re most excited about.
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
Six Off-The-Beaten-Track Adventures in the Algarve
Experience an alternative side to the Algarve, a region full of history, beautiful coastlines and culinary experiences with these new off-the beaten -track adventures.
Re-Boot in 2024 With Pine Cliffs Resorts Two New Retreat Programmes in the Algarve
Pine Cliffs Resort, a Luxury Collection Resort in the Algarve, has launched two NEW innovative wellness retreat programmes to re-boot and re-calibrate the most frazzled souls in 2024.
Visit Portugal’s New Campaign: It’s not tourism. It’s futourism.
Visit Portugal celebrated the New Year launching a new campaign that was presented in Lisbon. #It’s not tourism. It’s futourism, is the motto for this campaign that sets 12 New Year’s resolutions for the tourist of the future.
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.
Transformative Travel – A Unique Mindful Escape to New Life Portugal
A first of its kind in European health retreats, offering purposefully designed therapy programmes and activities, has opened in the Serra da Estrela natural park in Portugal.
Dark Sky Alqueva: Pioneering Starlight Tourism on Earth
In the heart of the Alentejo region in Portugal lies a remarkable destination that has captured the imagination of stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts from around the globe—Dark Sky Alqueva. Recognized as the world’s first starlight tourism destination, Dark Sky Alqueva offers an unparalleled celestial experience that goes beyond the ordinary, inviting visitors to marvel at the beauty of the night sky in a way they’ve never seen before.