The hospitality sector endured a bleak year, with activity down about 20% over the Christmas and New Year's Eve period — a fall that has accelerated business closures.
Hospitality sector had a bleak year. 20% drop at Christmas and New Year's Eve worsens closures
Monday, 29 December 2025RSS
Context & Explainers
Local accommodation (alojamento local) means short-term tourist rentals—private apartments, houses or rooms rented for days or weeks—that must be registered and licensed with municipal authorities. Municipalities can suspend or cancel licences (Lisbon cancelled about 6,700 licences in early 2026), so travellers and hosts should check a listing's registration and local rules before booking or offering stays.
