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Park Hyatt Expands into Portugal

September 16, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

Hyatt s'implante dans la région de Alentejo. DepositPhotos.com/ nilaya

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Hyatt et le promoteur portugais Coporgest ont conclu des accords portant sur le développement, le branding et l’exploitation du Park Hyatt Comporta et des Park Hyatt Comporta Residences.

Located in the Alentejo region, within less than an hour from Lisbon Airport, the forthcoming property is expected to strengthen Hyatt’s presence in Europe.

The Park Hyatt Comporta is expected to comprise 58 rooms and suites, six private two-bedroom villas, and 22 fully managed residences. The project also envisions several restaurants, pools, a wellness area with a fitness center, a padel court, and a children’s club..

Un projet tourné vers le bord de mer

The future hotel will be located near Troia Golf Course, an 18-hole course designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. Four additional golf courses will be accessible within a 20-minute drive.

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The residences are intended for private ownership; owners will benefit from the hotel’s services and facilities, as well as its hotel management.

The project is part of a broader development, the Comporta Beach Resort, which will also include 31 villas and 49 additional apartments under the designation Luxury Beach Residences by Coporgest.

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TAP Air Portugal: Revenue Up, Profitability Down

September 14, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

TAP Air Portugal a enregistré une croissance de son activité au premier semestre 2026 - Depositphotos.com @VanderWolf Images

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In the first half of 2026, TAP Air Portugal generated €2.04 billion of operating revenues, compared with €1.96 billion in the same period in 2025, a rise of 4.3%.

This growth is chiefly driven by passenger activity. Revenues from passenger transport reached €1.83 billion, up 4.4% year over year.

The airline attributes this evolution to a 1.7% increase in capacity and a 2.7% growth in passenger revenue per available seat kilometer (PRASK).

Revenue growth was accompanied by an uptick in traffic. TAP carried 8.2 million passengers from January to June, i.e., 4.2% more than in the first half of 2025.

Traffic, measured in RPK, rose by 5.9%, higher than capacity (+1.7%). As a consequence, the load factor improved by 3.4 percentage points to reach 85.4%. The airline operated 57,500 flights over the period, a slight year-on-year increase of 0.3%.

Rising fuel costs weigh on the accounts

Despite this commercial momentum, TAP struggles to translate growth into profit. Recurring operating costs rose by 9.6%, to €2.12 billion.

The main driver of this rise remains fuel. The aviation fuel bill rose by €89.4 million (+18.7%) over the first six months of the year.

Personnel expenses also advanced by 7.5%, to €519.3 million, while depreciation and amortization increased by 9.8%, notably linked to fleet investments.

This cost inflation translates into a clear deterioration of profitability indicators. The recurring operating result (EBIT) stood at €-83.7 million, versus €+17.3 million a year earlier.

The recurring EBITDA reached €181.9 million, down 29.8% year over year.

A net loss of €99.2 million

In terms of net income, TAP therefore posted a loss of €99.2 million in the first half of 2026, compared with a loss of €70.7 million a year earlier.

The deterioration amounts to €28.5 million year on year. TAP notes that the result was helped, notably, by a positive foreign exchange gain of €34.2 million over the period.

The second quarter particularly illustrates this earnings pressure. With €1.125 billion in revenue, quarterly revenue remained virtually flat (-0.6%), while recurring operating costs rose by 17.9%.

Fuel costs surged by 52.3% in the quarter, i.e., an additional €127.1 million versus Q2 2025. The quarter therefore ended with a net loss of €59.3 million, compared with a profit of €37.5 million a year earlier.

A strengthened cash position

Nevertheless, TAP highlights the strengthening of its financial position. As of 30 June 2026, the company held €1.22 billion in cash, i.e., €456.7 million more than at the end of 2025.

This improvement comes notably after the issue of €350 million in senior notes in the second quarter. According to TAP, this operation boosted liquidity, diversified its funding sources, and lengthened the maturity of its debt.

Net financial debt stood at €787.1 million as of 30 June, down slightly by 2.1% versus 31 December 2025.

TAP continues its development strategy

Operationally, TAP continues the fleet renewal. It had 101 aircraft in service as of 30 June 2026, two more than in the previous quarter.

The airline notes that 72% of its medium- and long-haul fleet is now comprised of aircraft from the NEO family, up from 71% a year earlier. TAP has also relaunched several seasonal routes from Lisbon to Ibiza, Alicante, Palma de Mallorca and Menorca, as well as a seasonal link to San Francisco via Terceira.

For the remainder of the fiscal year, TAP reports solid booking momentum and favorable prospects for unit revenues.

The airline remains cautious regarding fuel price volatility, geopolitical developments, and the macroeconomic context. It plans to continue its revenue-management actions, its fuel-hedging policy, and cost-control measures to limit the impact of these factors.

TAP has also adopted a new strategic plan for the period 2026-2035, focused in particular on expanding long-haul, differentiating its offering, and creating new revenue sources.

TAP Air Portugal: Air France-KLM, AS’s clear-cut objective [ABO]

September 14, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

Air France - KLM : objectif carré d’AS - Image : C. Hardin, générée par intelligence artificielle

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Aux dernières nouvelles, la décision finale du gouvernement portugais pour choisir quel groupe aérien pourra prendre une participation pouvant atteindre 49,9 % du capital de TAP, devrait intervenir à la fin de cet été.

Les deux groupes candidats à la reprise que sont Air France-KLM et Lufthansa ont fait savoir qu’ils avaient remis leur offre contraignante au gouvernement portugais, plus précisément à Parapublica, l’agence de gestion des participations de l’État.

Pour le groupe Lufthansa, cette première étape d’entrer au capital de TAP à hauteur de 49,9 % serait la poursuite de cette stratégie d’acquisitions commencée il y a une vingtaine d’années avec le rachat d’Austrian Airlines, Swiss et Brussels Airlines.

Avec la dernière, ITA Airways, à Rome, acquise fin 2025, et l’éventuelle nouvelle venue TAP à Lisbonne, le groupe allemand règnerait sur l’Atlantique Sud et les axes entre l’Europe vers l’Amérique du Sud et l’Afrique.

Pour Air France-KLM, et pour faire face à ce rival, la stratégie évolue. Les deux hubs de Paris et Amsterdam ainsi que la joint-venture avec l’Américaine Delta ne sont plus suffisants.

Le groupe veut lui aussi se renforcer principalement vers les États-Unis, l’Asie et l’Amérique du Sud. Avec des résultats plutôt solides depuis quelques années, il veut aussi prendre sa part dans la consolidation du transport aérien européen et créer une verticale de quatre Hubs puissants de l’Atlantique Nord à l’Atlantique Sud, un « Mur de l’Atlantique » en quelque sorte, pour faire face.

Regardons ces hubs de plus près.

Copenhagen Will Strengthen Its Position

TAP Air Portugal : Air France - KLM, objectif carré d’AS [ABO]

On June 30 last, in the heat of summer, the news barely drew attention, but it was interesting as it signals the rise of SAS, of which Air France-KLM is the new shareholder.

The Copenhagen-based Scandinavian carrier announced the acquisition of up to 40 new long-haul Airbus A330s for $10 billion, the largest investment in the history of this company.

With the summer 2025 order of 55 Embraer short- and medium-haul aircraft to feed Copenhagen, a promising hub is clearly emerging far north in Europe toward Asia and the United States that Air France-KLM would certainly like to benefit from.

An ongoing project for now since, with a 19.9% stake, the French group remains today more of a competitor than anything else. But if all goes well, the situation should change this year, with Air France-KLM planning to increase its stake in the Scandinavian airline to 60.5%, making it a subsidiary able to capture a market with a high GDP.

Schiphol Amsterdam: The Weak Link?

Faut-il voir dans ce projet de nouveau hub danois plus qu’une complémentarité au hub d’Amsterdam, fief de KLM, dont le gouvernement des Pays-Bas bride la croissance depuis plusieurs mois ? Se substituer ?

Certains, chez KLM, ne sont pas loin de le penser. Avec sa flotte long-courrier en croissance, SAS, à moyen terme, a vocation à « chasser » les clients de KLM pour les attirer vers Copenhague.

Aussi, Ben Smith, le PDG d’Air France-KLM avait dit tout le mal qu’il pensait de la politique du gouvernement néerlandais, gestionnaire de l’aéroport de Schiphol-Amsterdam, et qui avait fixé un niveau élevé de redevances aéroportuaires et voté des mesures visant à réduire le nombre de vols pour limiter les nuisances sonores. Une bataille juridique est engagée depuis.

Côté redevances, et depuis la guerre dans le Golfe, le gouvernement a desserré l’étau en appliquant une remise de 10 % jusqu’en mars 2027.

Un premier geste salué par Ben Smith : « la première bonne nouvelle depuis longtemps aux Pays-Bas concernant les coûts liés aux opérations à Schiphol ».

Mais sur l’affaire des créneaux horaires, le PDG d’Air France-KLM en avait rajouté une couche lors de la dernière assemblée générale d’A4E (Airline for Europe) avec une menace à peine voilée de ne pas avoir d’autre choix que de positionner des avions « ailleurs » en l’absence de suffisamment de créneaux.

Le gouvernement arrivé aux affaires en 2026 reste sur une ligne plutôt favorable aux limitations de vols ; cependant, on sent, à travers les nombreuses déclarations parues dans la presse ces derniers mois, qu’il veut trouver, avec l’ensemble des opérateurs de Schiphol, un compromis équilibré permettant une meilleure compétitivité en matière de connectivité.

Paris CDG Aims to Be More Attractive

Pour le hub parisien d’Air France à CDG, mieux vaut tard que jamais. Il aura fallu attendre cependant assez longtemps avant qu’ADP et le groupe français unissent leurs efforts pour construire un levier d’attractivité : le Stopover.

Un produit développé ailleurs dans le monde, peu en Europe, mais beaucoup « dans les pays qui ont fait de leur secteur aérien une stratégie industrielle souveraine et économique : Istanbul, Dubaï, Doha, Singapour, Hong Kong », comme le précisait Sébastien Justum, Secrétaire général adjoint d’Air France-KLM, lors de la présentation du dernier rapport de la Chaire Pégase sur « Le rôle du transport aérien dans l’attractivité touristique de la France ».

Après le partenariat conjoint Air France–ADP annoncé au dernier salon du Bourget en présence du Président de la République, la décision, enfin, de positionner Paris comme elle aussi une escale sur un parcours international se concrétise.

Voici désormais « Paris Stopover », un nouveau dispositif créé par Air France et Extime Travel, la marque commerciale du Groupe ADP dédiée « aux expériences touristiques ».

ADP nouvelle agence de voyages ? Ça en a tout l’air, sauf que les réservations de vols, hôtels et locations de voitures vendus sur les sites de Paris Aéroport et d’Extime sont gérées par MisterFly.

Alors que 50 % des clients d’Air France arrivant à Paris CDG sont en correspondance, ils peuvent désormais, avec Paris Stopover, et si leur correspondance est au minimum de 27 heures, profiter d’offres, réserver des packages, des offres de séjours conçues par Extime Travel avec transferts, hébergements et activités diverses.

Autre avantage pour Paris CDG, et dont Air France-KLM se félicitera sûrement : le futur contrat de régulation d’ADP, et pour lequel, selon nos confrères des Échos, l’État aurait donné son feu vert. Dans ce plan de développement, il est prévu une forte baisse de la redevance applicable aux passagers en correspondance, avec un abattement passant de 40 à 60 %.

Toujours selon nos confrères des Échos, et sur ce point précis, les opérateurs concurrents d’Air France n’apprécient pas ce qu’ils considèrent comme une « distorsion de concurrence ».

Le SCARA, dans un communiqué récent à dénoncé : « de faire porter aux dessertes aériennes point-à-point européennes, domestiques et ultramarines le financement d’une stratégie qui ne les concerne pas directement puisqu’elle vise à attirer des lignes internationales et à faire de Roissy-CDG un hub de correspondances apte à rivaliser avec les grandes plateformes internationales. »

À ce sujet, l’ART, l’autorité de régulations des transports devrait se prononcer en décembre prochain.

When Passion Meets Rhythm: IN TOURS PORTUGAL Enters Its Peak Season

September 10, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

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The last four months of the year traditionally rank among the busiest periods for our company. It is a season during which we welcome many clients to Portugal, while our sales team travels, meets our partners and prepares the months ahead.

It is an intense, demanding period and sometimes very busy, but it also perfectly reflects what IN TOURS PORTUGAL is.

At IN TOURS PORTUGAL, our work is driven by a genuine passion for Portugal and for our craft. We love to reveal our country, present to our clients different regions, experiences and encounters, and ensure that every trip runs in the best possible conditions.

For our Operations team, autumn months are particularly active. Many clients travel across Portugal and, behind every itinerary, there is a substantial amount of organizational work.

Hotels, restaurants, guides, transport, visits and experiences all have to be perfectly coordinated. There are always many details to manage and, of course, a trip does not always go exactly as planned.

A flight can be delayed, the weather can change, clients can modify their plans and sometimes a programme must be adapted at the last minute.

That is part of our job.

Being a DMC is not only about preparing a good itinerary. It is also about being available, reacting quickly and finding the right solution when something unexpected arises.

During periods of high activity, teamwork becomes even more important. Our Operations team works closely with our guides, drivers, hotels, restaurants and all local partners who help ensure the smooth running of each programme.

These relationships are extremely important to us. Being able to rely on trusted partners across Portugal allows us to respond quickly and maintain the level of service that our clients and partners expect from IN TOURS PORTUGAL.

And even if these months can be demanding, they are also very rewarding.

Seeing our clients enjoy Portugal, discover a place for the first time, taste our gastronomy or simply appreciate the atmosphere of our country remains one of the most beautiful aspects of our work.

In parallel, our commercial team also enters a very active period.

September marks the start of several important months on the international tourism calendar, with several major events in Europe and Asia.

We begin the month in Paris with IFTM Top Resa, an important gathering for the French tourism industry and a regular date on our commercial calendar.

Trade shows like IFTM are always an excellent opportunity to reconnect with partners we already know, to establish new contacts and to better understand market developments.

For us, participating in these events is not simply about promoting Portugal.

It is, above all, about human relationships.

Tourism remains a deeply human sector. Emails, video calls and technology facilitate communication, but nothing replaces a good face-to-face conversation.

Meeting our partners in person allows us to better understand their needs, listen to what their clients are seeking and exchange ideas.

In October, our schedule becomes even busier.

We will be in Rimini for TTG Travel Experience, where we will continue our work with the Italian market and meet tourism professionals from Italy and other countries.

Later in the month, our team will travel to Singapore for ITB Asia. This is another important event for IN TOURS PORTUGAL and a great opportunity to develop our relationships with partners in Asia and on other international markets.

October will also take us to Poland for the PPCC Tourism Workshops, where we will have the chance to meet local travel professionals and continue promoting Portugal on this growing market.

Then, in November, we will be back in London for the WTM.

WTM London remains one of the year’s major events for the international tourism industry. It brings together professionals from around the world and offers us another opportunity to reconnect with our partners, create new contacts and prepare future collaborations.

Paris, Rimini, Singapore, Poland and London are very different markets and environments, but our objective remains the same: to meet, listen, learn and build solid partnerships.

The travel industry is constantly evolving, just as travelers are.

Clients are more experienced, more curious, and often seek more personal experiences. They want to discover places beyond the must-see, to live authentic experiences and to create a real connection with the destination.

For us, this means we must also keep moving forward.

Even after many years of working in Portugal, there is always something new to discover. A new hotel, a restaurant, a local producer, a new experience or simply another way to present a place we already know very well.

This curiosity is an important part of IN TOURS PORTUGAL.

We know Portugal, but we also continue to explore it.

The coming months will therefore be very active across the different teams in the company.

Our Operations team will be in Portugal, serving our clients and attentive to the smooth running of each programme. In parallel, our sales team will travel, meet our partners and represent IN TOURS PORTUGAL on important international markets.

These two dimensions of our work are closely linked.

Strong business relationships create new opportunities, while the quality of our operations builds the trust that allows these relationships to grow over time.

Behind both lies the same commitment: a personalized service, great attention to detail, flexibility and a genuine passion for what we do.

The coming months will be filled with busy days, packed agendas, meetings, client arrivals, last-minute changes, flights and many miles traveled by the IN TOURS PORTUGAL team.

And we are ready.

Because, in the end, that’s exactly what we love to do: welcome travelers to Portugal, work closely with our partners and create journeys that clients will remember.

For IN TOURS PORTUGAL, these intense months are not really about being very busy.

They are above all the pleasure of doing what we love.

IN TOURS PORTUGAL, your reliable and passionate partner!

Quand la passion rencontre le rythme : IN TOURS PORTUGAL entre dans l’une des périodes les plus intenses de l’année

Elsa DIOGO

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TAP Air Portugal Strategy: Consolidate Routes and Launch New Ones

August 27, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

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Based in Madrid, Paloma Utrera was in Paris last week.

The opportunity to meet her and her teams for a discussion about major sector developments, such as evolving travel habits, connectivity challenges, and the market’s new dynamics.

In this context, and within TAP Air Portugal, we also discussed the French market and the connections from the mainland, the growing role of Portugal as a hub between Europe, South America and Africa, the evolution of the onboard product and the opportunities offered by a stopover in Portugal.

TAP Air Portugal: 132 weekly flights between France and Portugal

TourMaG – You took over from Rino Morosini at the beginning of this year 2026, a strategic year for TAP. How is this transition unfolding?

Paloma Utrera : Rino did an excellent job and I arrived in Paris to “inherit” the position, so to speak. There was first the inauguration of our business lounge in Paris, which, as a reminder, is TAP’s only lounge outside of Lisbon.

This is important for us. There was also the launch of our onboard service Economy Prime last month in June on our long-haul flights. It is a product we wanted to offer to our clients, our corporate passengers, and all those who do not travel in business class but still desire a differentiated onboard experience.

We are, in this regard, very satisfied with the market response to this product, whose success should continue to grow from September when corporate traffic becomes more dynamic.

I also commend our communications team here in France for doing an excellent job highlighting our brand, the quality of our product, and the performances of our onboard crews.

TourMaG – Regarding your offering between France and Portugal, could you remind us what you provide?

Paloma Utrera : This summer, our airline operates 132 weekly flights between France and Portugal, with direct services between Lyon, Marseille, Nice, Toulouse and Lisbon. Thus we cover the southern part of France, and for Paris we offer 56 weekly frequencies, what we call a shuttle to Lisbon and Porto.

TourMaG – How do you approach the summer season at TAP?

Paloma Utrera : This summer, the entire industry recognizes the challenge posed by the international situation and rising costs. Nevertheless, our structure is solid and our performance in France and overall is quite solid.

Our results for the first four months of the year are up by 11% compared with the previous year in terms of revenue, and passenger numbers have risen by 6.4%.

We have also improved load factors by 5% versus last year, reaching 84%. These are good results for this pre-summer period, which is not the peak season.

TourMaG – Portugal, like other southern destinations, is also a safe-haven destination?

Paloma Utrera : Yes, that is an important point to emphasize, and we also see growth in other markets such as the United States and Brazil, for which we recently opened a new destination in July: Curitiba, the capital of Paraná state.

We are also continuing to open new routes: Terceira in the Azores, and Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, from Lisbon.

From Lisbon, in addition to Curitiba, we have also opened Athens, an important route for us that has been very well received by the market in Greece.

Our strategy is to consolidate these routes and open others. In October, we will also launch São Luís, Maranhão, in Brazil, an exciting destination featuring, among other things, the Lençóis Maranhenses natural site, which is very interesting.

Lisbon, Europe’s premier hub to Brazil

TourMaG – Brazil is truly a flagship destination for you.

Paloma Utrera : Yes, indeed. We now have 15 direct destinations to Brazil from Lisbon, which is well connected to all of our European routes.

We are also developing Porto as a hub for long-haul destinations. We now aim to consolidate and grow in these markets. In the United States, a new development: after opening Los Angeles, we will open Orlando in the autumn.

TourMaG – Lisbon, a truly strategic hub?

Paloma Utrera : Absolutely. Look at our geographic position. I can say we are practically at the “center of the world.” The best place to connect Europe, North America, South America, but also Africa where we have many destinations.

TourMaG – What are the advantages of a stopover in Lisbon?

Paloma Utrera : What truly makes the difference is that we offer a 10-day stopover window in Lisbon or Porto between your connecting flights, to discover another destination in Portugal, a hop to the Azores for example, with a favorable fare and discounts up to 50% on restaurants, hotels, tours, outdoor activities, and cultural sites.

This is our Portugal Stopover program, which has been named the world’s best stopover program by Global Traveler for the eighth consecutive year.

TourMaG – The fleet evolution is also a TAP Air Portugal project?

Paloma Utrera : We currently operate a fleet of 99 aircraft, one of the most modern fleets thanks to our Airbus Neo, and we are working to replace our oldest aircraft and also to increase the number of planes (A320neo, A321neo, A330neo).

A modern fleet is part of our environmental strategy that we are developing. Modern aircraft, but also recyclable products onboard. Everyone is involved, and we have managed to reduce our CO₂ emissions by 12% since last year.

A slice of the cake?

TourMaG – Aviation industry observers are waiting for decisions on TAP’s capital entry by a major player. Two large groups are in the running: Air France-KLM and Lufthansa. Do you have a preference?

Paloma Utrera : (smiling) No, not a preference. The aviation world is highly competitive, and we need to partner with a major group. It will be a government decision that selects the best option.

TourMaG – We won’t know your preference. And if I ask what your favorite cake is: Black Forest cake, a German cake, or the chocolate éclair, a French pastry?

Paloma Utrera : (laughs) I like both a lot!

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TAP Air Portugal Launches Its TAP Challenge

July 10, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

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Portugal in Summer: Unique Opportunities for Unforgettable Experiences

June 22, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

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It’s precisely this diversity that makes the country an irresistible proposition for those seeking authentic and unforgettable experiences.

In a world where travelers increasingly seek personalization, authenticity, and connection, Portugal presents itself as the ideal setting for incentive programs, corporate events and tailor-made trips. At IN TOURS PORTUGAL, our mission is to transform every journey into an intimate encounter with the true Portuguese spirit, especially when summer is in full swing.

A Summer of Tradition and Discovery

It is easy to fall in love with Portugal in summer. Of course, the beaches of the Algarve, the Costa Vicentina, and Comporta remain iconic, but the true charm also lies in discovering less obvious corners, in living traditions and in experiences that go far beyond the crowds.

During the summer months, historic villages come alive, local markets overflow with fresh produce and the streets light up with local celebrations. Everywhere, there is a celebration. In Lisbon, the aroma of grilled sardines blends with the music of neighborhood fêtes, while in Porto the sky is illuminated by the colorful balloons of the São João festival. In Alentejo, the warmth invites serenity, long outdoor dinners and leisurely strolls between vineyards and golden fields.

For travelers seeking authenticity, Portugal in summer offers a lifestyle that encourages slowing down. There is time to enjoy a glass of wine on a riverside terrace, time to explore villages where tradition remains intact, and time to admire unforgettable sunsets from rooftops overlooking historic cities.

A Destination to Experience

Summer in Portugal is an invitation to active discovery. Sailing trips on the Tagus or the Douro, exclusive regattas on the Atlantic, hikes along cliffs or bike rides through vineyard valleys, the country offers a wide variety of experiences blending nature, adventure and well-being.

For those who prefer a more cultural summer, the historic centers of Portuguese cities are true open-air museums. In Lisbon, the Alfama and Mouraria districts preserve the soul of the city with their labyrinthine lanes, centuries-old azulejos and hidden miradouros. In Porto, Ribeira remains a living postcard, but it is in creative workshops, wine caves and renovated markets that the city reveals its most contemporary face.

At IN TOURS PORTUGAL, we craft these authentic and tailor-made experiences with meticulous attention to detail, tailored to each group and objective. We offer personalized itineraries that showcase the best of Portugal in summer—whether through exclusive dinners in historic palaces, private sunsets in secret venues, outdoor activities or gastronomic programs celebrating the season’s flavors.

The Value of Human Encounters

What truly makes Portugal special is the warmth of its people. Summer is the season when the country opens its arms even wider, with sincere hospitality and smiles freely offered.

More than destinations, IN TOURS PORTUGAL offers encounters. We work with local producers, artisans, chefs, guides and hosts who are passionate about sharing their stories and culture. It is these people who make the difference and render each program unique and unforgettable.

Portugal, especially in summer, is a place where human connections naturally form—around a shared table at a local market, during a tile-painting workshop, on a sunset boat ride, or in spontaneous conversations with those who know how to tell their country.

A Strategic Destination for Travel Agencies

Today, Portugal is a highly competitive destination for travel agencies and event organizers. Its air connectivity, quality infrastructures, safety, award-winning gastronomy and wide range of unique experiences make it a strategic choice for leisure and business tourism.

Portugal is a destination suited to both small exclusive groups and large-scale events, with options ranging from charming boutique hotels to contemporary venues and outdoor spaces offering spectacular views.

At IN TOURS PORTUGAL, we provide travel agencies with our in-depth knowledge of the country, our creativity and our network of trusted partners. We work closely with our clients to create personalized programs that surprise and add value, while ensuring dedicated and flexible service.

Porto: A Timeless Charm City with Travel One Portugal

June 21, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

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Porto, an immersion between stone, river and light

Porto is a concentrated blend of culture, history and traditions.

Its historic center, Ribeira, invites wandering through a maze of cobbled lanes, lined with colorful houses and flowering balconies.

From the majestic Sé Cathedral to the famous Dom Luís I Bridge, passing by the São Bento station and its magnificent azulejos portraying Portuguese historical scenes, every corner of the city tells a story.

But Porto is not stuck in the past.

It also stands out for its vibrant cultural scene: contemporary art museums, independent galleries, music festivals, urban design, and iconic bookstores like Lello, thought to have inspired J.K. Rowling.

The city appeals to history enthusiasts, art lovers, casual strollers, and those keen on modernity.

Gastronomic experiences not to be missed

It is impossible to visit Porto without diving into its rich and tasty culinary scene. Northern Portugal is renowned for its hearty and convivial cuisine. Among the must-try specialties are, of course, the francesinha, a indulgent toasted sandwich drenched in a spicy sauce, tripas à moda do Porto, bolinhos de bacalhau, and the famous cod-based dishes.

Traditional markets like Mercado do Bolhão or the numerous traditional restaurants and taverns allow you to taste the local cuisine in a warm, convivial atmosphere. For the more curious, culinary tours also let you discover the secrets of this gastronomy by taking part in cooking workshops with passionate chefs. A unique way to immerse yourself in the culture of northern Portugal.

An exceptional wine-tasting getaway in Vila Nova de Gaia

No visit to Porto would be complete without a stop in Vila Nova de Gaia, the twin city located on the other side of the Douro River. It is here that the famous Port wine cellars stand, aging the region’s finest vintages. These historic cellars – such as Sandeman, Graham’s, Taylor’s, or Ferreira – open their doors to visitors for guided tours and tastings in a enchanting setting.

Porto, a city to explore according to your desires

Porto’s Nightlife: An Unmissable Festive Destination

Porto also captivates with its vibrant nightlife. After dark, the city becomes a hotspot for celebration.

From trendy bars on Rua Galeria de Paris to rooftop terraces and outdoor clubs, the city offers an eclectic nightlife, spanning electronic music, reimagined fado, and alternative atmospheres.

How to Get to Porto from France?

By plane : The fastest option. Many French cities (Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux, Nantes, etc.) offer direct flights to Porto’s Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport. Expect about a 2-hour flight and a time difference of one hour less upon arrival.

Whether you are a culture hunter, a history buff, a nature fan, or a foodie, Porto awaits with open arms and Travel One Portugal will guide you there with professionalism and passion.

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Portugal: General Strike on June 3 Threatens Transport

June 21, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

Portugal : une grève générale le 3 juin menace les transports - Depositphotos.com Auteur sam741002

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Portugal is bracing for a day of transport disruption. A nationwide general strike, planned for June 3, 2026, called by CGTP, the main Portuguese trade union confederation (Confederação Geral dos Trabalhadores Portugueses – Intersindical Nacional), could significantly disrupt flights, trains, metros, ferries and bus networks across the country, just weeks ahead of the peak tourism season.

According to the Portuguese public broadcaster RTP Notícias, the Federation of Transport and Communications Unions says that “all transport companies” are mobilized and that strike notices have already been filed.

The disruptions are expected to affect: the national railway company CP, and suburban trains, as well as metros, ferries, and urban buses in Lisbon and Porto.

Disruptions Expected in Public Transport

Air transport could also be heavily affected. The SNPVAC union, representing the cabin crew, has confirmed its participation in the social movement. According to RTP, TAP, Ryanair and easyJet flights could be disrupted.

Several Portuguese media outlets report up to 500 flights affected. The French-language magazine based in Portugal, Vivre le Portugal, which relays information from SIC Notícias, indicates that TAP could be particularly affected.

This mobilization aims to protest the government’s reform of labor law. The unions denounce, in particular, measures that facilitate dismissals and loosen certain subcontracting rules.