Tracking tourism for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Tourism · EconomyAzores airports down 12.3% in April after Ryanair exit. Fewer flights, higher fares, and tourism job losses affecting residents. What you need to know.
Health · TourismCruise ship hantavirus outbreak heads to Canary Islands. 140 passengers from 23 nations await repatriation. Spain activates emergency protocols—what you need to know.
National News · Tourism470K pilgrims converge on Fátima May 12-13, 2026. IC2 closures, GNR Operation Safe Pilgrimage, 300 emergency personnel deployed. Essential travel tips for central Portugal residents.
Sports · TourismFIFA confirms three opening ceremonies for 2026 World Cup across Mexico, Canada, and USA. Historic 48-team tournament brings unprecedented logistics, security, and economic impact.
Culture · TourismDarren Aronofsky receives 2026 Honorary Leopard at Locarno Film Festival. August 14 ceremony features screenings of The Fountain and Mother! on Piazza Grande.
Tourism · PoliticsIndependent tour operators in Sintra launch legal injunction against new parking restrictions and monopoly rules. Hundreds of guides face €1,200 annual fees.
Health · TourismHantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius cruise ship heading to Canary Islands. One Portuguese citizen aboard. WHO monitors rare Andes virus cases. Travel safety info.
Health · TourismHantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius cruise. Spain enforces 45-day quarantine. What this means for travelers, Portugal residents, and your health protection steps.
Sports · TourismWRC Rally Portugal starts May 7: 23 stages, road closures across 9 districts, 1M spectators. Essential guide for residents on navigation & €193M impact.