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Home News Tourism in Portugal has growing potential Tourism in Portugal has growing potential The Minister of Economy and Territorial Cohesion rejected the notion that the country is overly dependent on tourism or has “too much tourism,” arguing that the sector can still grow, mainly by enhancing
With a total investment of 11 million euros, the first 12 funding contracts under the 'Growing with Tourism' programme have been announced. Distributed across segments such as nature, gastronomy, wellness, and culture, they include the redevelopment of facilities, the development of new experiences, and the enhancement of heritage. This programme, launched in February...
On March 27, the Rectory Auditorium of the University of Madeira will host the conference 'Madeira: Priorities and Challenges', an initiative by Expresso and JM da Madeira that will bring together decision-makers, experts, and sector representatives to discuss the future of construction, real estate, and tourism in the region. The opening session will feature the participation of Miguel Albuquerque, President of the Regional Government of Madeira.
For the government official, it is not true that the country is too dependent on tourism or has too much tourism.
The escalation of the conflict in the Middle East is beginning to impact bookings, with tourists seeking alternative destinations in Europe. Spain, Italy, and Greece are among the most sought-after, while Portugal has yet to establish itself as a replacement destination. The president of the Portuguese Association of Travel and Tourism Agencies (APAVT) highlights that...
It was in 2022 that American David Sylvester “fell in love” with the Douro wine region and bought a centuries-old estate in Vale do Roncão, in Alijó. This Monday, he launched the first limited-edition DOC and Port wines, “Napa Valley style”, with the United States as the main market. The new references...
Tourists are now spending an impressive €6.5 million daily in restaurants, contributing to a record foreign spending total of €8.4 billion, which encompasses meals, accommodation, and shopping. This surge in spending highlights the significant economic impact of tourism on the local economy.
The article discusses Portugal's construction industry leveraging a “green card” immigration pathway to address labor shortages. Despite global uncertainties, adventure travel remains vital for tourism, highlighting resilience in the sector. Additionally, the piece touches on broader economic issues, such as soaring oil prices and geopolitical tensions, which impact tourism and business environments in Portugal.
Tourism is a vital part of the Portuguese economy, but it must adapt to new challenges such as increasing value, diversifying markets, and managing visitor flows effectively. Lídia Monteiro from Turismo de Portugal emphasizes the need for strategic growth in a competitive global landscape.
In what was promised to be “the largest BTL ever”, expectations were exceeded, with Portugal's tourism fair welcoming three thousand more visitors than last year. It will return in March 2027.
The president of Central Tourism states that, following the passage of storm Kirstin, the region “is recovering with great resilience” and needs “visitors to help in the recovery.”
This BBC News article discusses several news stories related to Portugal: * Crime: A suspect in the John George murder is arrested in Portugal. * Football: Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to Rasmus Hojlund's celebration, and Hojlund defends his celebration. * Politics: Portugal's Prime Minister loses a vote of confidence, leading to a potential third election. * Economy: The article discusses EU nations, including Portugal, trying to retain skilled young workers. * Crime: The article covers the break up of a Russian mafia money-laundering ring in Spain and Portugal. * Tourism: Albufeira, Portugal, may ban bikinis and shirtless tourists. * Art: A Portuguese artist designed a pavement mosaic for a sculpture trail in the UK.
The causes include the development of Sines and tourism growth.
The consequences of bad weather extend beyond the weather itself, and some sectors take time to recover, such as tourism. The association representing professionals in the sector reports losses during Carnival and is already concerned about the Easter period.
The tourist accommodation sector recorded 32.5 million guests in 2025.
Vila Galé achieved revenues of €321 million in 2025, a 15% increase compared with the previous financial year, a result the group considers positive and expects to grow this year. At a meeting with journalists in Lisbon, the group's administrator, Gonçalo Rebelo de Almeida, began by praising "another year ...
American tourists and visitors have been largely driving the robust and stable growth of service exports to the United States from Portugal over the past two years. A staggering three The post American tourists fuel growth in Portugal’s service exports to US appeared first on Portugal Resident.
More than 12,000 people are expected to disembark from the ships, which should generate around €24,000 in revenue for the municipality from the tourist tax. Tourists spend an average of €60 per day.
The Algarve rounded off the 2025 tourism year with a bang, celebrating record revenue, a boost from the domestic market and a historically low dependence on seasonal tourism. According to The post Algarve closes 2025 with record tourism results appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Businessman Carlos Tavares, of the Atlantic Connect Group consortium, considers that the 'essential point' for buying Azores Airlines is the region taking on the liabilities, otherwise there will be no deal. In an interview with Lusa, Carlos Tavares — who is meeting with the consortium for an initial review of the tender jury's opinion on the process ...
The number of guests rose by three per cent and overnight stays increased by 2.2 per cent.
The hospitality sector is entering 2025 with ‘extremely depressed’ margins and a wave of largely unseen or ‘silent’ closures, the industry association warns. Rising input costs and liabilities from the Covid bill have eroded profitability despite a package of government support, and the sector expects more than a thousand closures next year. The closures are hard to spot individually but carry a structural impact on local economies, employment and supply chains. Industry representatives say short-term relief has helped but longer-term, targeted measures are needed to stabilise margins and prevent further structural damage.
easyJet views the planned privatisation of TAP as a strategic opening to expand its presence in Lisbon and across Portugal. With the airline operating 96 routes to and from Portuguese airports in 2025, easyJet could deepen low-cost connectivity, increase frequencies on key city-pairs and compete more directly with a newly structured national carrier. The shift promises greater competition, potential downward pressure on fares and improved network connectivity, but also raises questions about airport slot availability, regulatory oversight and how market dynamics will affect legacy and low-cost carriers alike.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will travel to New Delhi at the end of January for the EU–India summit with the explicit aim of finalising a long‑sought EU–India trade agreement. Having concluded the Mercosur talks, von der Leyen says the Commission is working intensively to wrap up negotiations, a move with significant economic and geopolitical implications for EU trade policy and relations with India.
