Archive for the ‘Portugal’ Category
The Seven Wonders of Portugal
Announced on 7 July 2007 together with the New Seven Wonders, the Portuguese wonders is a group of remarkable cultural landmarks voted by general public. Tourism-Review.com invites you to marvel at the beauty of the Seven Wonders of Portugal.
July 6, 2011
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Madeira Island is a Place to Be for Active Tourists
Visitors of Madeira Island can enjoy hiking, admire the landscape, swim in the sea and also explore local cuisine that includes delicious fish as well as the famous Madeira wine.В Madeira is the best known island of the Portuguese archipelago of the same name. It is popular especially with visitors who look for something more than [...]
June 7, 2011
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Portugal Shines as Idyllic Destination for Hostel Aficionados
Hostelworld.com has announced its 9th Annual Hoscar (HOStelworld Customers Annual Ratings) award winners. Created by Hostelworld.com, the leading online provider of hostel reservations for more than ten years, the awards recognize excellence in the budget accommodation industry. Hostelworld.com customers select the winners from 25,000 properties across 180 countries around the globe.
February 23, 2011
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
June 18, 2008
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