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Tourism industry, travel trends, and visitor statistics for Portugal.

Easter Tourism Smashes Records — Foreign Visitors to Portugal More Than Double as Spanish Drivers Surge 42 Per Cent

Easter Tourism Smashes Records — Foreign Visitors to Portugal More Than Double as Spanish Drivers Surge 42 Per Cent

Foreign drivers entering Portugal more than doubled over Easter, with Spanish visitors surging 42 per cent. Short-term rental bookings tripled, spending rose 5 per cent, and the tourism sector is on track for 34 million guests and EUR 7 billion in revenue for 2026.

Europe Has Six Weeks of Jet Fuel Left — What the Hormuz Crisis Means for Summer Flights to Portugal

Europe Has Six Weeks of Jet Fuel Left — What the Hormuz Crisis Means for Summer Flights to Portugal

The IEA warns Europe's jet fuel reserves could run dry by late May as the Strait of Hormuz blockade chokes supply. Portugal says summer stocks are secured — but with caveats.

Jet2 Boeing 737 Makes Emergency Landing at Faro After Crew Reports Cabin Smoke — All 141 Passengers Safe

Jet2 Boeing 737 Makes Emergency Landing at Faro After Crew Reports Cabin Smoke — All 141 Passengers Safe

A Jet2 Boeing 737-800 flying from Bournemouth to Gran Canaria diverted to Faro Airport after cabin smoke was detected. All 141 passengers and crew are safe. The aircraft has been grounded for technical inspection.