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Azores Tourism stands firm

Azores Tourism

Azores Tourism stands firm

By Mark Harding, eTN Staff Writer in Portugal

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 mi

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Corinthia Hotel Lisbon hosts Sheikha Fariha Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah

Attends 450th Anniversary Of University Of Évora In Portugal

Corinthia Hotel Lisbon hosts Sheikha Fariha Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah

By eTN Staff Writer

The five-star Corinthia Hotel Lisbon had the honor of hosting Sheika Fariha Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah during her recent visit to Portugal to attend the 450th anniversary of the establishment of the U

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Five-star Corinthia Hotel Lisbon announces "Meet for Free" promotion in Portugal's vibrant, cosmopolitan capital

Supporing Meeting And Event Planners

Five-star Corinthia Hotel Lisbon announces "Meet for Free" promotion in Portugal's vibrant, cosmopolitan capital

By eTN Staff Writer

The five-star Corinthia Hotel Lisbon, which boasts the largest, most modern hotel conference facility in Portugal’s capital, announced a new “Meet for Free” promotion.

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World Travel Awards announces line up for European event

Entertainment Confirmed For WTA Ceremony In Obidos, Portugal

World Travel Awards announces line up for European event

By eTN Staff Writer

Senior management and decision makers from Europe’s travel and tourism industry will gather at the five-star Marriott Praia D’El Rey on October 17 for a weekend of high-level networking and some s

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Portugal wins more US tourists amid tough market conditions

More Tourists? In This Economy?

Portugal wins more US tourists amid tough market conditions

By Nelson Alcantara

Portugal’s tourism officials are saying their country is winning tourists, and they have the figures to prove it.

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Portugal has cherished tourism and tourists since 1911

Centennial Celebration Coming Up

Portugal has cherished tourism and tourists since 1911

By Humberto Salvador Ferreira, eTN Ambassador

PORTUGAL (eTN) - It was in May 1911 that the Portuguese government created its first tourism department.

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Salinas worth its salt with the tourists

Portugal

Salinas worth its salt with the tourists

SALINAS, Portugal - Shoveling drying salt in a pit under scorching sun while tourists and fellow villagers drink beer and look on from above may sound like a miserable experience, but not in Salinas,

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AEI accuses TAP Portugal airline of safety lapses and prejudice against informants

Aircraft Engineers International

AEI accuses TAP Portugal airline of safety lapses and prejudice against informants

By Linda Hohnholz, eTN

Aircraft Engineers International (AEI) sent out a press release today indicating their approval of "INAC's (Portuguese National Aviation Authority) initiatives in dealing with the recent lapses in saf

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Body. Mind. Madeira.

Portugal

Body. Mind. Madeira.

By eTN Staff Writer

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.

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Corinthia Hotel Lisbon recognized as leader in developing best practices for energy-saving solutions

Solar Thermal Energy In Hotels

Corinthia Hotel Lisbon recognized as leader in developing best practices for energy-saving solutions

By eTN Staff Writer

NEW YORK, NY - The five-star Corinthia Hotel Lisbon, in collaboration with the Portuguese German Chamber of Commerce Training Centre, was selected to take part in an energy-saving best practices study

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Lisbon regrets a lack of Asian connections

Portuguese Tourism

Lisbon regrets a lack of Asian connections

By Luc Citrinot, eTN staff Writer

With over 3.83 million travelers in 2008, Portugal capital city of Lisbon has seen total numbers of arrivals stagnating at the historically high level of 2007.

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Portugal sees drop off in British tourists

Portugal

Portugal sees drop off in British tourists

By uk.reuters.com

LISBON - Nearly 13 percent fewer foreigners stayed in Portuguese hotels in January compared to a year ago due to the economic crisis, but locals travelled more inside the country, cushioning the overa

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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

Lisbon - The Jewel In The Crown

Portugal has established itself as the best value in Europe for US-based MICE professionals who take their clients to Europe

By eTN Staff Writer

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.

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Portugal '08 tourism income hits record high

Portugal

Portugal '08 tourism income hits record high

By forbes.com

LISBON - Portugal's tourism income hit a record high of 7.5 billion euros ($9.45 billion) in 2008, in spite of the economic crisis that started in the second half of the year, the economy ministry sai

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Greek-based company joins forces with Longstock, Portugal to take over SkyEurope Airlines

Newly-Developed Partnership Based In Gibraltar

Greek-based company joins forces with Longstock, Portugal to take over SkyEurope Airlines

By eTN Staff Writer

SAPO International SA, based in Athens-Greece and represented by its chairman Mr. Georges Samaha, and Longstock Financial Group, based in Lisbon-Portugal and represented by its president Mr.

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Mayor of Fatima:  Fatima may need “divine” intervention

Portugal Faith Tourism

Mayor of Fatima: Fatima may need “divine” intervention

By Hazel Heyer, eTN Staff Writer

At Fatima in 1917, "Our Lady of the Rosary" called the world to prayer, penitence and conversion of heart.

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Portugal aims to foster tourism responsibility

Portugal Tourism

Portugal aims to foster tourism responsibility

By eTN Staff Writer

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.

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Literature is Portugal’s new tourist lure

Portugal Literature

Literature is Portugal’s new tourist lure

By eTN Staff Writer

One of the amazing things about Portugal is its unparalleled depth and richness of literature, all from a nation about the size of Indiana.

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eTN Inbox:  Weak US dollar

Weak US Dollar

eTN Inbox: Weak US dollar

I read your comments and the research about the US travelers going to Canada and Mexico, and I wanted to add a little unknown fact.

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TAM and TAP Portugal broaden codeshare agreement

More Convenience For Travel Between Portugal And Argentina

TAM and TAP Portugal broaden codeshare agreement

By eTN

SAO PAULO, Brazil (July 31, 2008) - TAM and TAP Portugal are broadening the codeshare agreement signed between the two companies to offer daily connections between Portugal and Argentina.

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