British Tourists Continue to Lead Portugal's Tourism Surge in 2023
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British Tourists Continue to Lead Portugal's Tourism Surge in 2023

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Summary:

  • Tourist activity in Portugal up 4.1% until November.

  • Overnight stays increased by 14% in November.

  • British tourists lead with 14.7% of total foreign visitors.

  • Significant growth in regions like Center (+24.6%) and Setúbal Peninsula (+19.3%).

  • Resident stays surged by 22.2%, while non-resident stays grew 4.6%.

Growing Tourist Activity in Portugal

Tourist activity in Portugal is witnessing remarkable growth, with overnight stays increasing by 4.1% until November. The rise is split between residents (2.5%) and non-residents (4.8%), as reported by the National Statistics Institute (INE).

British remain main foreign tourist market

In November, the tourist accommodation sector recorded 2.2 million guests and 5 million overnight stays, marking a significant increase of 14% and 9.8% respectively. This growth was particularly pronounced in various regions, including:

  • Center: +24.6%
  • Setúbal Peninsula: +19.3%
  • North: +18.3%
  • Azores: +16.4%

Resident vs. Non-Resident Stays

The increase in overnight stays by residents was substantial at 22.2%, totaling 1.7 million stays. In contrast, non-resident stays saw a more modest growth of 4.6%, reaching 3.4 million.

Top Foreign Markets

In terms of foreign markets, British tourists remain the largest group, accounting for 14.7% of the total, with a growth of 0.3% in November. Following them are:

  • Germany: 12.5% (+2.1%)
  • Poland: notable increase of 15.9%
  • Canada: 12.4%
  • Netherlands: 11.9%

This data illustrates the ongoing appeal of Portugal as a tourist destination, particularly among British travelers, solidifying their position as the main foreign market.

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