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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…

Adam Stacey | 1 month ago

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.

Reuters | 3 months ago

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.

Reuters | 3 months ago

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.

Reuters | 3 months ago

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.

Selene Brophy | 4 months ago

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.

Reuters | 5 months ago

News Blog

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…

Jason Clampet | 5 months ago

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.

Selene Brophy | 5 months ago