Portugal to launch its first own MICHELIN Guide
For the first time ever Portugal will have its own MICHELIN Guide, its first-ever dedicated edition for the country with the Algarve chosen to host the first Gala in celebration.
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European Travel Commission launches climate action plan
To address the urgency of climate action, the plan commits to halve emissions generated by ETC’s operations by 2030, as well as to support engagement in climate action among its member…
European tourism regains lost ground despite persistent headwinds
European tourism demand entered 2023 on a strong footing despite ongoing challenges, with international tourist arrivals 18% below 2019 levels.
European travellers opt for early summer trips to beat crowds and rising travel costs
About 72% of Europeans intend to travel between April and September this year. Leisure remains the primary reason for travel (69%), though the drop of 7% over 2022 suggests a potential…
ETC: Europeans determined to keep their travel spend
The European Travel Commission (ETC) has released its latest report on Monitoring Sentiment for Domestic and Intra-European Travel, providing insights into European travel plans in spring –…
Long-haul travel sentiment to Europe improves
Over 60% of potential travellers in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, and the US intend to travel long-haul in 2023, with Europe being top of mind.
ETC and Eurail host ‘Best European Rail Tourism Awards 2022’
At an award ceremony hosted in Prague by Czech Tourism on 15 November, the European Travel Commission (ETC) and Eurail B.V. honoured recipients at the second ever Best European Rail Tourism…
Tourism in Europe to recover 75% of 2019 Travel Volumes in 2022
The European Travel Commission (ETC) has revealed that Europe is expected to recover almost 75 per cent of 2019 travel volumes by the end of this year
Europeans embrace intra-European travel
40% of Europeans are worried about increasing travel costs in light of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Nonetheless, the appetite for travel among Europeans is growing with 70% planning a…
Over 3 in 4 Europeans plan to travel this spring and summer
Despite the uncertainty caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the ongoing threat of COVID-19, the desire across Europe for intra-European travel is undoubtedly strong
Pre-pandemic levels of European travel will not be achieved until 2024
Although European travel demand is poised for a major recovery due to the high vaccination rates in Europe, volumes are still far from the pre-pandemic days which are not expected to be…
Recovery of European tourism in sight this summer
European travel activity is set to build some momentum moving into the peak summer months due to the gradual easing of restrictions, the ramp-up in vaccinations, and the EU’s recent…
Travelling is not a crime: ETC slams new UK travel measures
The European Travel Commission (ETC) strongly condemns the new tough enforcement measures for travellers announced by the UK government.
Visit Portugal launches new sustainability challenge to travellers
Visit Portugal has launched an inspiring message to travellers from the UK in the form of an inspiring YouTube video which calls for a focus on responsible and sustainable tourism in 2021
54% Europeans plan to travel within EU in next six months
European Travel Commission (ETC) research has revealed that 54% respondents intend to take a trip in the next six months while 26% state that they plan to travel by November 2020 in Europe
Portugal now added in UK’s ‘safe travel list’
The Department for Transport in the UK has confirmed that UK visitors to Portugal will no longer have to quarantine on return from the country
It’s time to pause and refocus! Turismo de Portugal launches #CantSkipHope
The Portuguese Tourism Board has transformed the communication of the tourism destination from #CantSkipPortugal into #CantSkipHope, a message of hope for all, adjusted to the moment of…
Portugal partners with UNWTO for tourism academy
Portugal Tourism, in association with the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), has announced the launch of the Tourism International Academy (TIA). An ambitious tourism…
