Recalling past examples in which Vista Alegre or Mota Engil built towns and villages for their workers, the businessman says this is a critical factor for retaining talent.
Should companies provide homes for their workers? "They will eventually get there. And if they haven't, they must do so"
Saturday, 24 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.
