Archive for the ‘Portugal’ Category
UNWTO secretary general releases statement on tragedy in Madeira, Portugal
Taleb Rifai, secretary-general of the United Nations World Tourism Organization, issued the following statement regarding the tragic mudslides that occured in Madeira, Portugal, over the weekend:
February 24, 2010
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Azores Tourism Stands Firm
By Mark Harding, eTN Staff Writer in Portugal | Dec 10, 2009
Notwithstanding a dip in visitor numbers this year, the Atlantic archipelago of the Azores is holding its own according to the region’s newly-appointed tourism chief, Miguel Cymbron, a man with a mission who remains remarkably upbeat despite the negative effects of one of the [...]
December 10, 2009
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Portugal wins more US tourists amid tough market conditions
By Nelson Alcantara | September, 2009: Portugal’s tourism officials are saying their country is winning tourists, and they have the figures to prove it. The Portuguese Institute for National Statistics has released its report on travel to Portugal from May to June 2009, with the news that the total number of US travelers to this [...]
September 25, 2009
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PORTUGAL – Body. Mind. Madeira.
In the Atlantic Ocean, not far from the center of Europe, are the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo. The archipelago is famous for its friendly people, natural beauty, and mild climate. Madeira and Porto Santo are the ideal places to relax and restore the balance of mind and body that you need to face [...]
April 22, 2009
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Portugal has established itself as the best value in Europe for US-based MICE professionals who take their clients to Europe
Today’s Lisbon is home to a thriving culture of fashion, music, food, and art, while remaining a meeting point for world businesses and travelers. Its new nightclubs are some of the liveliest in Europe; its new bistros blend the pillars of Portuguese food with globally-inspired new flavors. Modern designers are bringing bold fashions and impressive [...]
February 27, 2009
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Portugal aims to foster tourism responsibility
By eTN Staff Writer | Nov 16, 2008
Can travel do any good aside from the great time we have doing it? Well, yes. Many travelers in these uncertain times look for ways they can do good along the way. Here are four ideas on visiting Portugal with an eye toward supporting our planet, saving endangered [...]
November 17, 2008
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Portugal and Spain invest in promoting Iberian Peninsula as single destination
By eTN | Jun 17, 2008
The tourist offices of Portugal and Spain have announced a renewed commitment and financial support for their successful co-op program, which promotes both countries as a single destination. Launched in 2006, PortugalSpainBoth is a marketing platform for its partners and travel suppliers to reach qualified leisure travelers. In addition to [...]
June 18, 2008
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Rejuvenating Portugal's historic spas
By Nelson Alcantara | Jun 06, 2008
Very little is often heard in the news about Portuguese tourism. Except for the unfortunate circumstance about the disappearance of toddler Madeleine McCann, there is hardly ever any mention of Portugal in the global tourism arena. This may soon change.
June 7, 2008
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Portugal seeking to present new image to the world
By Mark Harding | Dec 18, 2007
LISBON, Portugal (eTN) – The Portuguese government last week presented a new image for the external promotion of Portugal. This new image aims to maneuver the country into a more attractive and competitive position.
December 18, 2007
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Travel News from Portugal
Imperial Russia, from Peter I to Nicolas II
A major exhibition featuring more than 650 art pieces from Russia's Hermitage Museum opens October 25th and will run until February, 2008, at the D. Luis Gallery of PalГѓВЎcio da Ajuda, in Lisbon. It includes a variety of art masterpieces, such as adornments, paintings, sculptures, furniture, [...]
September 5, 2007
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