Portugal’s National Statistics Institute INE estimates that 24% of tourist accommodation remained closed in September because of the Covid-19 pandemic. And it says that Portugal’s tourism economy [...]
What might travel be like during the recovery period once Covid-19 is under control? Thanks to its aggressive national response to the pandemic, Portugal is providing clues. Native Floridian [...]
Around 80% of Portugal’s hotel bookings were wiped out this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. And around 25% of hotels were shut in September and with the new State of Calamity and Covid [...]
Portugal’s bed & breakfast and holiday let rental market known as ‘local accommodation’ has lost around 3,000 premises in Lisbon and Porto because of the Covid-19 pandemic. In Lisbon there [...]
Portugal has suffered almost more than any other country in the Euro Zone from falling tourism revenues according to ratings agency DBRS. Only Greece, Cyprus and Malta have had a worse summer [...]
Portugal has once again been added to England’s quarantine list. It means that holidaymakers flying back to ‘Blighty’ and arriving from 4am on Saturday will have to isolate for two weeks. The [...]
An umbrella group of several unions which represent staff working for the Portuguese national carrier TAP argues that decentralising operations away from its Lisbon hub would spell the end of the [...]
Nature and space are at a premium in these anxious times of Covid-19. One ancient Azores family have come up with the perfect place to relax and unwind away from the tumultuous crowds at the [...]
Portugal has joined Greece as two countries that will remain on the UK’s list of quarantine-free travel. However, travellers arriving in Wales and Scotland from Portugal must now self-isolate for [...]
For international travellers looking to visit Portugal, or who have booked a trip that’s still under way, there is a new travel insurance program providing COVID-19-related coverage. Promoted by [...]
