France is the EU country with the highest number of tourist beds available. According to 2016 data collected by the European Statistical Office, the French tourist industry registered 5.1 million beds or 16.4% of the EU total. Italy ranked a close second with 4.9 million beds (15.8%). Spain placed third with 3.5 million beds or 11.2%. Over the same period, Portugal recorded approximately 567,800 tourist accommodations, an increase of 16,100 beds (+3%) when compared to the previous year.
France with largest tourist accommodation offerings in the EU
-
More than 80% of Local Lodging offerings are second homes
In Portugal, there are ±1.1 million second residences, according to National Statistics Institute data, comprising 80% of “AL” offerings. These dwellings have a low utilisation…
-
New Local Lodging law requires insurance that “does not exist”
DECO warns that the new rules for Local Lodging require owners to have an insurance that is not currently available in Portugal. According to the…
-
Local Lodging averages €100 per night in August
The average cost of Local Lodging in Porto approached the values registered in Lisbon – approximately €100 euros per night – according to recent data…
-
Lisbon to double tourist tax in 2019
Lisbon will increase the Municipal Tourist Tax in 2019, from one to two euros per night, to strengthen urban cleaning and transportation in neighbourhoods with…
