Articles tagged “portugal”

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IDEAS: EDP Unveils Underwater ‘Art Reef’ in Portugal

An underwater art exhibition, known as the 'EDP Art Reef' is available to visit off the coast of Portugal. https://www.instagram.com/p/CxYmVwbsLMf/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng%3D%3D&img_index=1 The exhibition, which was created by energy provider EDP in collaboration with Portuguese street artist Vhils, sees materials taken from three retired EDP coal-fired power stations repurposed into an underwater art reef. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ts03Wbp7l7o The exhibition…

Airlines

Portugal’s TAP Air Reports Profitability Ahead of Privatization

The first-half-year performance is good news for parties interested in a stake in Portugal's flag carrier, set for partial privatization.

Portugal’s TAP Air Reports Profitability Ahead of Privatization

Airlines

European Summer Travel Hit by Strike-Related Disruption

The industry is jittery, but there isn't actually any strike action set for the remaining weeks of summer.

European Summer Travel Hit by Strike-Related Disruption

Tourism

Portugal Sets First Half Foreign Visitor Record

Portugal's record first-half foreign visitor number is just another sign of Europe's strong tourism recovery this year.

Portugal Sets First Half Foreign Visitor Record

Tour Operators

Tourists Opting for Private Tours in Lesser-Known Cities

In a shift away from traditional tourist hubs, private tour guides nurture small group experiences in less-popular cities to grow their business organically.

Tourists Opting for Private Tours in Lesser-Known Cities

Airlines

TAP Air Portugal’s Passenger Traffic 4% Shy of 2019 Levels

While passenger traffic at Portuguese airports in the first four months of the year exceeded pre-pandemic levels, the country's flag carrier is yet to gather momentum.

TAP Air Portugal’s Passenger Traffic  4% Shy of 2019 Levels

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Portugal Set a New Tourism Record in May

The number of foreign tourists visiting Portugal hit a record of more than 1.8 million in May, with visitors from the United States becoming the second-largest group, data from the National Statistics Institute (INE) showed on Friday. Measuring only foreigners staying in Portuguese hotels, the number topped by far the 1.6 million people a year…

Tour Operators

Private Guides Craft Niche Harvest Season Tours

Harvest festivals come with narrow booking windows that could lead to possible challenges. However, private group tour guides lend themselves well to designing these experiences with a difference.

Private Guides Craft Niche Harvest Season Tours

Airlines

Portuguese Airport Traffic Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Levels

Like it's Iberian neighbor Spain, Portugal turned its head start of warm weather into a head start on post-pandemic tourism recovery.

Portuguese Airport Traffic Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Levels

Airlines

Bailed Out Azorean Airline Sata Attracts Investor Interest

Anyone want to take control of a small Azorean airline? More than two dozen parties are crunching the numbers.

Bailed Out Azorean Airline Sata Attracts Investor Interest