Awards news in Portugal

Portugal and Lisbon elected best tourist destinations

Jornal de Notícias5h ago

Portugal shines at the tourism Oscars with 31 awards

Portugal receives 31 awards at the World Travel Awards, often referred to as the Oscars of the tourism industry.

SAPO5h ago

World Travel Awards Europe 2026 crowns Portugal with 31 awards

Portugal receives 31 distinctions at the 2026 World Travel Awards for Europe.

oRegiões9h ago

Lisbon named Europe's best city and cruise destination for 2026

AOL.co.uk13h ago

Lisbon wins two tourism awards: Europe's leading city and cruise destination

Lisbon was named Europe's Leading City Destination and Europe's Leading Cruise Destination at the 2026 World Travel Awards Europe. The awards, presented in Montenegro on Saturday, October 17, recognize the city's international appeal and diverse tourism offerings. António Valle, Director-General of the Lisbon Tourism Association, emphasized that these accolades reflect the city's unique identity and the collective efforts to enhance tourism, aiming to attract visitors who stay longer and explore beyond the city center. The World Travel Awards annually honour excellence in the tourism industry based on votes from professionals and the international public.

Lisbon distinguished as Europe's Leading City Destination and Cruise Destination

Lisbon was distinguished as Europe's Leading City Destination and Europe's Leading Cruise Destination at the 2026 World Travel Awards Europe, in a ceremony held in Montenegro, announced the Lisbon Tourism Association (ATL). The awards were granted in the categories “Europe’s Leading City Destination” and “Europe’s Leading Cruise Destination”, recognising the Portuguese capital in...

Portugal and Turismo de Portugal distinguished among the best in the world

Portugal and the national tourism board have been recognised as some of the best in the world by industry awards.

Human Resources Portugal23h ago

Portugal and Turismo de Portugal named the best in Europe at the 2026 World Travel Awards

Portugal and the national tourism board, Turismo de Portugal, received top honours at the 2026 World Travel Awards for Europe.

Jornal Económico17 Oct

Portuguese project Casa da Azenha distinguished at the 2026 New European Bauhaus Prizes

Projects from Manteigas and Nelas are among the 20 winners of the New European Bauhaus prizes for small municipalities

André Carrilho wins the World Press Cartoon 2026 Grand Prix

Portuguese cartoonist was doubly distinguished in the 19th edition of the competition with the work 'Gaza, for the History of Horror'.

André Carrilho wins the 2026 World Press Cartoon Grand Prix

Carrilho was also awarded third place in the Caricature category for a drawing of British politician Nigel Farage, published in The New Statesman magazine.

André Carrilho wins World Press Cartoon Grand Prix

Published on the cover of Público in October 2025, the work regarding the war in Gaza earned the artist the Grand Prix, 1st place in editorial, and 3rd place in caricature.

André Carrilho wins the 2026 World Press Cartoon Grand Prix

Portuguese artist André Carrilho won the 2026 World Press Cartoon Grand Prix this Thursday for an editorial drawing about Gaza. The piece, which depicts an injured child on a pedestal in a museum setting, also earned him the top prize in the Editorial Cartoon category. Additionally, Carrilho placed third in the Caricature category for a portrait of British politician Nigel Farage. The awards ceremony was held in Oeiras, Lisbon, marking the 19th edition of the World Press Cartoon exhibition, which features over 200 works and runs at the Palácio Anjos until January 2027.

Two authors and one Portuguese association nominated for Swedish ALMA award

Writer Margarida Fonseca Santos, author and illustrator António Jorge Gonçalves, and the artistic association Andante have been nominated for the Swedish Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (ALMA) 2027, the organization announced today.

Lisbon named Europe’s “Best Cruise Destination”

Inês Carneiro wins Fernando Távora Prize

The winning proposal has a “humanist/philosophical dimension,” viewing “astronomical observatories as scientific instruments and megalomaniacal architectures, but also as philosophical and political ones.”

Lisbon elected Europe's Best Cruise Destination for the third time

On Monday, October 12, Lisbon was named Europe's Best Cruise Destination at the World Cruise Awards held in Jamaica, securing the accolade for the third time after wins in 2021 and 2024. The Portuguese capital outperformed nominees including Funchal, Athens, Barcelona, Dubrovnik, Monte Carlo, Nice, Rome, Oslo, and Southampton. In a statement, the Port of Lisbon Authority (APL) noted that the award reflects the work of cruise tourism professionals and the hospitality of Lisbon's residents. Additionally, Funchal won the award for World's Best Cruise Terminal for Sustainability, while the 'Turismo de Portugal' board won Europe's Best River Cruise Destination. The award for Best River Cruise Line went to the Portuguese company DouroAzul, owned by entrepreneur Mário Ferreira, marking its third win in this category.

Lisbon voted Europe’s best cruise destination for third time

Lisbon has once again been named Europe’s Best Cruise Destination at the World Cruise Awards, securing the prestigious title for the third time. The Portuguese capital received the award at The post Lisbon voted Europe’s best cruise destination for third time appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Journalists' Club announces winners of the 41st Gazeta Awards

The Journalists' Club announced the winners of the 41st edition of the Gazeta Awards this Monday, honouring news reports and journalistic work published in 2025. Six awards were presented across categories including television, print, radio, and multimedia, alongside accolades for emerging talent, career achievement, and regional press. Notable winners include Sandra Vindeirinho, Tiago M. P. Costa, Rui Machado Rodrigues, and Carlos Felgueiras e Sousa for their RTP report on drug trafficking; Maria José Oliveira for her investigative series in Público on PIDE/DGS crimes in Mozambique; and Sofia da Palma Rodrigues and Manuel Bívar for their podcast on arsonists. Other honourees included the Público team for their multimedia report on shanty towns in Lisbon, photographer Ana Baião, newcomer Lara Castro, veteran photojournalist Fernando Corrêa dos Santos, and the regional publication Jornal de Belmonte.

Porto elected the most welcoming city in Europe

Porto, known as the Invicta and always loyal city, has been awarded the title of most welcoming city in Europe by readers of Condé Nast Traveller in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards. The city also ranked second globally, behind only Melbourne, Australia. The distinction highlights Porto's warm hospitality, helpful residents, and relaxed atmosphere. Additionally, Porto ranked seventh in the 'Best Cities in Europe' category, with Lisbon also being named the world's happiest travel destination and Câmara de Lobos, Lisbon, and the Costa Vicentina featuring among the best European destinations.

Finalists for the 8th Edition of the Expresso/SIC Notícias Real Estate Awards have been selected

The winners of the eight competition categories will be announced in Oeiras on 17 November. Watch the Expresso Imobiliário report on SIC Notícias here.

Estarreja wins 'European Green Leaf 2028' award

The European Commission has announced the winners of the 2028 sustainability awards, in a mixed outcome for Portugal.

Tenth edition of the Lusophony Awards honours CPLP citizens on Saturday

The event takes place at the Estoril Casino.

Algarve luxury resort named best in Europe

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Book Directorate two years late in paying the D. Diniz Prize to Casa de Mateus

The Vila Real foundation will present the award this Friday to writer Djaimilia Pereira de Almeida, but is still waiting to establish a multi-year protocol with the DGLAB.

Nobel Prize in Literature: betting agencies point to Lídia Jorge

The Chinese author Can Xue returns to the betting podium and is the favourite among the candidates for the prize. The only Portuguese person on the Ladbrokes list, Lídia Jorge, appears in seventh place.

Before winning the statuette in 2026, they also came to the podcasts. Listen here to the conversations with some of the 'Golden Globes' winners

The 30th Golden Globes gala took place at the Coliseu dos Recreios and honoured the leading national names in Cinema, Entertainment, Fiction, Theatre, Music, Fashion, Comedy, and Digital. Presented by Clara de Sousa, the ceremony marked three decades of the awards with a special 30-year Globe. Listen here to some of the winners from this evening who visited the Expresso and SIC studios.