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Portugal’s 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.
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.
The Algarve, Portugal Is Revealed as the Most Affordable European Holiday Destination
The Algarve, in southern Portugal is the most affordable European holiday destination according to the Holiday Money Report from Post Office Travel Money.
Lisboa’s 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.
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.