AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPortugal Tourism Shift: A new report points to the “decoastalisation” of Portuguese tourism, with investors increasingly moving inland as coastal land costs rise and planning rules tighten, while demand for premium stays still grows. Lisbon Transport Warning: Lisbon’s Tagus ferry crossing could disrupt tourist plans after the transport regulator ordered Transtejo/Soflusa to report delays and cancellations; the Cais do Sodré Metro station is also closed until Aug 26, so visitors are urged to build in extra buffer time. Border Control Update: Portugal’s new police unit for foreigners and borders marks its first anniversary, citing tough airport queues and the rollout of the EU EES system, with extra officers deployed to tackle waiting times. Women’s Cricket Milestone: Portugal’s women’s national cricket team heads to Prague (Sept 4–7) to chase the country’s first official ICC Women’s T20I ranking, but players must self-fund much of travel and accommodation. Slow Travel in Portugal: A travel feature argues for ditching the “bucket list” rush and embracing slower, more local experiences across Portugal. Global Travel Context: A separate study finds Irish excise taxes on alcohol are far higher than in Spain and Germany, affecting the cost of a pint for visitors.
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