Portugal

A breathtaking view: this is one of the key promises of many hotels around the world. The one offered by this new Hyatt Regency in Canada stands out in this regard, opening onto the exceptional panorama of Niagara Falls. The American group's business-oriented brand is indeed embracing the unique location...

Albania Adorn Tirana - Handwritten Collection (beginning of the year) The Handwritten Collection, part of the Accor group, has set up in the heart of the Albanian capital, a stone's throw from the Selman Stermasi stadium and a five-minute walk from the lively Blloku district, with the boutique hotel Adorn Tirana. Comprising 25 rooms, including six suites, this establishment is the embodiment of the...

Brazil is TAP Air Portugal's flagship long-haul destination. And 2025 is no exception. The airline has just announced that it has broken a traffic record of over two million passengers. This figure, released by the company on 17 December, suggests that TAP should have carried...

Spain, Portugal, France: this is the trifecta for MICE in 2026, according to forecasts unveiled on 3 December by FCM Travel. Organisers of major business events are particularly keen on Malaga, Marbella, Madrid and Barcelona. These destinations benefit from their potential in terms of infrastructure, their accessibility by air and their...

The Experimental group continues to spread its lifestyle spirit to new major European cities. Last year, Paris saw the opening of a third establishment in the Marais district, the result of the repositioning of the former Sinner hotel, and while the group also has an address in London, the Henrietta Experimental, Rome and Porto are preparing to welcome new hotels...

Moet & Chandon, Vuitton, Tiffany, De Beers: you joined Hyatt after a career in several luxury houses. What does this say about the evolution of the group, which is multiplying its luxury and lifestyle hotels around the world and in Europe? Marc Jacheet - My arrival at Hyatt illustrates something structural:...

The long-awaited project for a direct rail link between Lisbon and Madrid took a major step forward on 30 October with the signing of an agreement involving the Portuguese and Spanish governments and the European Commission. The service will initially take 5 hours by conventional train between Lisbon and Madrid by 2030, a time that will be reduced...

The new TAP FORBIZ corporate offer provides tailor-made travel solutions to meet the specific needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), large companies, event organisers and business travellers. Thanks to this new TAP FORBIZ offer, companies benefit from:- guaranteed savings and exclusive discounts;-...

With one million passengers carried between January and August 2025, France is one of the most dynamic European markets for TAP Air Portugal. The Portuguese national airline, which connects several major French cities to Lisbon and Porto every day, is thus consolidating its position as the benchmark carrier between Europe, Africa and North America....

IHG Hotels & Resorts is setting out its ambitions for voco in Southern Europe. The hotel group has just announced nine contracts for future openings, bringing its European network to 35 properties in operation and 22 under development. "We are delighted to see voco continue its impressive growth," commented Eric Viale, President of IHG Hotels & Resorts.

TAP Air Portugal is upgrading its in-flight entertainment (IFE) system. A software update has enabled the airline to offer Bluetooth functionality on board. Economy class passengers can now connect their personal headphones to their individual screens, without the hassle of a cable. "Bluetooth functionality offers greater...

Blackout: that was the situation for many transport users on Monday, when a major power cut occurred in Spain, Portugal and partially in France. France was only momentarily affected, as Perpignan airport was temporarily affected, and the problem has been resolved on this side of the Pyrenees, as RTE assures us...

Hyatt has made no secret of its desire to establish itself as the key player in the resort segment worldwide. Through acquisitions and partnerships, the group has built up a dominant position with a portfolio of more than 150 establishments, many of them focused on top-of-the-range all-inclusive properties. The acquisition in...

TAP Air Portugal's first lounge outside its home country has just been inaugurated at Miami International Airport. The lounge covers an area of 600 m², with 158 seats. It is located in the south terminal near gate J4, and is open 24 hours a day to offer greater comfort, convenience and...

From professionals passing through for a night or a few weeks to Erasmus exchange students, The Social Hub Porto has chosen not to choose. Its hybrid hotel concept, taken to the extreme, opens its doors wide to all types of traveller. On the one hand, the recently inaugurated establishment has all the makings of a large business hotel, with...

A few weeks ago, the Radisson group announced a key arrival in Spain, that of its luxury Radisson Collection brand on Madrid's main thoroughfare, Gran Via. This hotel will join the ranks of upmarket hotels in major cities such as Barcelona, Bilbao and Seville. However, with around fifteen establishments in...

Brazil continues to play a special role in TAP Air Portugal's intercontinental strategy. The airline has just announced the resumption of flights between Lisbon and Manaus, the capital of the state of Amazonia. The route had previously been operated from 2014 to 2016. TAP Air Portugal will operate three weekly flights with a stopover in Lisbon...

Portugal is an ideal location for major hotel groups. A few days after IHG announced a dozen projects expected in the country between now and 2026, Hilton celebrated the opening of two new establishments. And this at a time when the group "intends to more than double" its presence in the country,...

The IHG group is continuing its expansion in Portugal. Having recently added a number of fine hotels to its portfolio, such as the luxurious Vignette Collection hotels, the Casa da Companhia in Porto and the Convent Square in Lisbon, which revisits a former Dominican convent dating back to the 13th century, the group now has around twenty...

Ponte Aérea, the air shuttle linking Paris Orly to Lisbon, offers business travellers a choice of 16 daily flights operated by TAP Air Portugal between the two capitals - 8 from Lisbon and 8 from Paris. Spread throughout the day, these flights offer a wide choice of...