The tourism sector expanded by over 5% in 2025 and is said to still have significant room for further growth, described as 'very large potential'.
Tourism grows by more than 5% in 2025 and still has 'very large potential'
Thursday, 22 January 2026RSS

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.







