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Portugal tourist arrivals hit sixth straight record in 2016

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The number of foreign tourists visiting Portugal soared nearly 13 percent last year to exceed 10 million for the first time, helping the recovery of a still fragile economy as the country enjoyed a sixth straight record year for Continue reading “Portugal tourist arrivals hit sixth straight record in 2016”

Why are world stars settling in Portugal?

Portugal has become a center of attraction for world-renowned stars in recent years. Among them is pop queen Madonna, film artists Monica Belucci and Harrison Ford, footballer Eric Cantona, singer Florent Pagny, the shoe of celebrities Christian Loub, Well, Portugal has become a country where celebrities go and settle. The French singer Florent Pagny explained to press that he said, “Portugal has made changes in tax system about 5-6 years ago, and Buddha played an important role in choosing place to settle celebrities. The most important reason for celebrities who once settled re is advantageous tax system in Portugal.  I’m personally settling in Portugal to get rid of heavy tax system in France. I’m not a billionaire but I have some money and re is no wealth tax, inheritance and successors are not paid in succession tax. Furthermore, re is no tax on copyrights for ten years. Can you get what is already a very nice country and life is extraordinarily relaxed? I think most celebrities are settling in Portugal for se reasons.

” No paparazzi culture Portugal Magazine in Visio, news in this regard in the selection of our real estate prices in tax system of famous artists in elections in Portugal, the important role of high-end property prices in Europe’s major capitals In spite of the price of the square meter in Lisbon is 2000 euros. Jean-Pierre Pinheiro, director of Portuguese Tourism bureau in Paris, said that life in Portugal is 25-30 percent cheaper than France and that cities are less crowded than or countries, “Portugal is less magazine than or countries The magazine is not disturbed by celebrities photographers. The Portuguese stars, like footballer Ronaldo, are experiencing less problems at home than abroad. The same goes for journalists, Portugal does not have much paparazzi culture, and journalists respect privacy of celebrities. He already said that he comes on vacation without disturbing Prince of Sarkozy and Monaco.

“ No paparazzi culture Portugal Magazine in Visio, news in this regard in the selection of our real estate prices in tax system of famous artists in elections in Portugal, the important role of high-end property prices in Europe’s major capitals In spite of the price of the square meter in Lisbon is 2000 euros. Jean-Pierre Pinheiro, director of Portuguese Tourism bureau in Paris, said that life in Portugal is 25-30 percent cheaper than France and that cities are less crowded than or countries, “Portugal is less magazine than or countries The magazine is not disturbed by celebrities photographers. The Portuguese stars, like footballer Ronaldo, are experiencing less problems at home than abroad. The same goes for journalists, Portugal does not have much paparazzi culture, and journalists respect privacy of celebrities. He already said that he comes on vacation without disturbing Prince of Sarkozy and Monaco.

#Portugal first elected as Best European Destination

The country has won 37 awards in those who are considered the Oscars of Tourism, the World Travel Awards.

We are already more than accustomed to winning international tourism prizes – whether by the lifestyle of Lisbon and Porto, the northern or Alentejo landscapes or the beaches that many consider paradisiacal – but this is special.

For the first time, Portugal was considered the Best European Destination in those who are considered the Oscars of tourism, the World Travel Awards. The results were announced this Saturday, September 30, at a ceremony in St Petersburg, Russia.1.2

In addition to Portugal, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Norway, Italy, Austria, Greece, Ireland, Spain, Turkey, Sweden, and Switzerland were nominated for the prize.

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In total, Portugal was the country that received the most awards – 30% of them all. There were 37 prizes, 13 more than last year. For the moment, only the results are known at a European level. The vote that puts Portugal in competition with countries from other continents runs until October 30. Get to know the main categories in which Portugal was considered the best (and all the winners on the official World Travel Awards website).

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Bairro Alto Hotel

Best Leading Airline for Africa: TAP

Best Leading Airline for South America: TAP

Best InFlight magazine in Europe: Up Magazine (TAP)

Best Cruise Port in Europe: Lisbon

Best company in river cruises: Douro Azul

Best beach destination in Europe: Algarve

Best destination island in Europe: Madeira

Best tourism development project in Europe: Passadiços do Paiva

Best official tourism agency: Turismo de Portugal

Best all-inclusive resort: Pestana Porto Santo All Inclusive Beach & Spa

Best beach resort: Quinta do Lago Hotel

Best boutique hotel: Vila Joya

Best boutique resort: Vila Joya

Best design hotel: Altis Belém Hotel & Spa

Best landmark hotel: Bairro Alto Hotel

Best Lifestyle Resort: EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel

Best business and luxury hotel: Pestana Palace

Best Luxury Lifestyle Resort: Conrad Algarve

Best hotel for meetings and conferences: Ria Park Hotel

Best hotel in the MICE category (presentations, meetings, conferences): EPIC SANA Lisboa Hotel

Most Romantic Resort: Monte Santo Resort

The major advantage of #Portugal is the #security. 

“After the Arab Spring, some sunny destinations and traditional stars such as Morocco have been perceived as unstable. This has played in favor of Portugal, which enjoys the same advantages as the beach, the sea, the climate and prices not dear, “said the journalist, who recalls that” there was no shocking event in recent years in Portugal “.