Latest news and stories about hospitality in Portugal for expats and residents.
Every day, justice declares insolvency for 17 individuals, with commerce and workshops leading the charge in business bankruptcies. The crisis is also escalating in sectors such as hospitality, catering, and agriculture, indicating a broader economic downturn.
Paulo Barradas Rebelo is the chairman of Bluepharma. He stepped down as CEO this year. A Catholic manager who created a successful pharmaceutical company and, more recently, the “Torre de Palma” hotel in the Alentejo region.
After a deep renovation that left the boutique hotel looking brand new without compromising its classic elegance, Casa da Calçada, in Amarante, was chosen as the Novelty of the Year by the 2026 Boa Cama Boa Mesa Guide.
Palácio de Tavira, in the Algarve, and Tarabel Lisbon, in Lisbon, are included in the Condé Nast Traveler 2026 Hot List, which highlights the best hotels opened in the last year worldwide. Find out why.
A look at the top-tier establishments within the Portuguese hospitality and dining sectors.
For the president of Relais & Châteaux, luxury is “time, space, food, wine and service”, and that equation also includes the emotions that hospitality can create.
The quality and excellence of establishments in the Central Portugal region have been highlighted in the prestigious Boa Cama Boa Mesa guide.
Barrier-free luxury and vibrant culture are hallmarks of the new Andaz Lisbon, which blends art, tiles, and the city's typical kiosks with the Age of Discovery. Featuring 170 rooms, it is the result of combining four historic buildings near the iconic Rua Augusta Arch, which have been transformed into a luxury urban resort in the Baixa Pombalina district.
The hospitality industry in Portugal expresses concern regarding the readiness for the implementation of the new bottle deposit scheme.
Portuguese businesses are being represented at a food and hospitality industry event in Singapore.
The Association of Hotels, Restaurants and Similar Establishments of Portugal (AHRESP) regrets that the support announced by the Minister of Economy and Territorial Cohesion, Manuel Castro Almeida, in January, is still pending. The measure is still 'to be implemented', reveals the secretary-general of AHRESP in an interview with Jornal de Negócios and Antena 1, stressing that...
The first round of the renowned culinary contest took place at the School of Hospitality and Tourism of the West, as reported by Jornal das Caldas.
With more than 15.7 million overnight stays in 2024, modernisation has become an operational and strategic requirement
Portugal leads the Relais & Châteaux network in terms of the proportion of properties managed or led by women.
Located in the heart of Moura, the Amada Moura boutique hotel is housed in the restored 18th-century Palacete dos Garcias. Opened in 2024, the property offers eight rooms, a refreshing courtyard pool, and a focus on local culture, gastronomy, and high-end comfort, serving as the first unit of the Amada brand in the Alentejo region.
The country is seen as a special case within the Relais & Châteaux network, which forecasts 10% growth in 2026
Destroyed by a fire in January 2025, Rodrigo Herédia's Sul Villas & Spa accommodation in São Miguel will partially reopen on May 18th. Bookings are now available for ten villas with sea views, a swimming pool, or a jacuzzi.
The Hotusa Group views Southern European countries as “refuge” tourist destinations and predicts a bright future for the Portuguese market, aiming to expand its brands there despite short-term uncertainty. The group, which currently operates 24 hotels in Portugal, is looking to grow through both acquisitions and new construction in cities beyond Lisbon and Porto. While the company expects significant growth, its president, Amancio López, warns that the outlook remains dependent on the evolution of the conflict in the Middle East, which could impact fuel prices and travel demand.
The new hotel from the Sana group has a team of ten butlers, certified by the Golden Sleeves Butler programme of Turismo de Portugal. They promise “absolute confidentiality, precision, and attention to detail.”
