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19 February, 2024
The occupancy rate of Mercan Hotels rises with Carnival and Valentine’s Day
The occupancy rate in hotels in Porto and the North of Portugal is around 75% for Carnival and Valentine’s Day combined with mini-holidays is helping to boost bookings. Carnival in Portugal is a traditionally festive season, but as it is not officially a holiday, this truth contributes to the demand not being as high as […]
The occupancy rate of Mercan Hotels rises with Carnival and Valentine’s Day
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19 February, 2024
Portugal attracted 3.5 billion in foreign investment in 2023, the highest value since 2016
There have been 36 new investments have been decided, worth 2. 739 billion euros These investments will create 6,810 new jobs. 14 of them are projects related to industries. 12 companies that are already in Portugal are planning to invest in new projects, which will provide 1,500 more jobs. AICEP is monitoring 50 PIN applications. […]
Portugal attracted 3.5 billion in foreign investment in 2023, the highest value since 2016
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15 February, 2024
Global recognition for the Renaissance Porto Lapa Hotel at the International Design Awards
The architecture of the Renaissance Porto Lapa Hotel, designed by the Portuguese team of Visioarq Arquitectos, won the Silver trophy for Building Of The Year in Hospitality, with more than 80 countries in the competition. The International Design Awards (IDA) is renowned for its recognition of the best in design, creative ideas, and architectural talent […]
Global recognition for the Renaissance Porto Lapa Hotel at the International Design Awards
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15 February, 2024
Portugal ranks in Top 15 for highest household net wealth
Statistics from the ECB Distributional Wealth Accounts have revealed the European countries with the highest household net wealth in 2023, Portugal ranked in 13th place with an average household net wealth of €127k. The European Central Bank (ECB) published experimental statistics on Distributional Wealth Accounts (DWA) to provide quarterly and timely household distribution information that is consistent […]
Portugal ranks in Top 15 for highest household net wealth
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7 February, 2024
Miguel Rocha Vieira and Pierre-Olivier Petit will lead the restoration at AHM hotels
Chefs Miguel Rocha Vieira, the Portuguese chef with the most Michelin stars, and Pierre-Olivier Petit are the latest investments from AHM – Ace Hospitality Management, for the F&B management of the eight hotel units of Mercan Group in Portugal. The objective is to create different gastronomic brands and identities, focusing on quality, and innovation while […]
Miguel Rocha Vieira and Pierre-Olivier Petit will lead the restoration at AHM hotels
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6 February, 2024
Where are most people looking to buy a house in Portugal?
Demand for properties has adapted to the current context of uncertainty, marked by the loss of purchasing power and high interest rates on bank loans, with an increase in demand for housing in the peripheral areas of large cities, especially Lisbon, as they have more affordable prices. According to data from idealista, the municipalities that […]
Where are most people looking to buy a house in Portugal?
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5 February, 2024
Portuguese economy grows again
The Portuguese economy grew 2.2% year-on-year and 0.8% quarter-on-quarter in the last quarter of 2023, escaping the technical recession, having guaranteed GDP growth of 2.3% for the entire year, INE revealed today. The growth of the Portuguese economy in the fourth quarter of 2023 was surprising, as the economists consulted expected an expansion of the Gross Domestic […]
Portuguese economy grows again
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1 February, 2024
New Marina for Vilamoura
Vilamoura World has announced the beginning of the construction for a new marina in Vilamoura, in the Algarve, aiming to attract high net worth visitors. The development will allow for 68 mooring berths, equipped with the latest technologies, capable of contributing to user comfort and environmental sustainability. The new marina’s capacity is intended for large […]
New Marina for Vilamoura
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31 January, 2024
More potential to attract US business and tourists
Portugal could do a better job of attracting more American companies to set up shop, but also invest more in marketing to attract more tourists, argues Tony Cabral, state representative of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, in an interview with Jornal de Negócios/Antena 1. “Portugal could, without a doubt, better captivate the Portuguese-American community. It […]
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30 January, 2024
Portugal ranked in “safest countries to buy property”
Portugal has been ranked as one of the safest countries in the world to buy a house. According to a report by idealista, there are several organisations with different methodologies used to create country safety indices, which are calculated according to certain factors and indicators. The most common factors are the following: Crime rate: crime […]
Portugal ranked in “safest countries to buy property”
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29 January, 2024
Mercan Hotels and AHM in the spotlight of the World Travel Awards 2024
In this year’s edition of the World Travel Awards, known as the Oscars of the hospitality industry, Mercan Hotels and AHM have once again proven their commitment to excellence in hospitality. These nominations demonstrate our commitment to creating unforgettable experiences for our guests. Let’s vote for Mercan Hotels and AHM in World Travel Awards, the […]
Mercan Hotels and AHM in the spotlight of the World Travel Awards 2024
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25 January, 2024
TAP one of the safest airlines in the world
TAP airline is among the 25 safest airlines in the world on the AirlineRatings.com ranking, maintaining 6th place. This month, in an article published on AirlineRatings.com, the organisation which assigns the ratings to airlines revealed that its Top 25 safest airlines included TAP in sixth place, as in 2023, with a seven out of seven-star […]
TAP one of the safest airlines in the world
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24 January, 2024
Portugal Market Report: Lisbon and Porto’s High Demand Among Germans and Others
The Greater Lisbon area tops the list of investors, not just due to its status as the capital and financial center but also thanks to a tourist boom. Additionally, the city has become a favorite destination for many digital nomads from abroad who appreciate the lifestyle, relatively low cost of living, and the availability of […]
Portugal Market Report: Lisbon and Porto’s High Demand Among Germans and Others
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23 January, 2024
Record-breaking cruise numbers
Cruise activity in Lisbon was the best ever in 2023, exceeding 700,000 passengers for the first time, 54% more than in the previous year, the Port of Lisbon announced. The previous record dated from 2018, a year that registered 577,603 cruise passengers. The ‘turnaround’ segment, cruises that embark and/or disembark at the Lisbon cruise terminal, was the […]
Record-breaking cruise numbers
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22 January, 2024
Launching Mercan Hospitality Investment Fund
Mercan Group is pleased to launch a new product that qualified for the Portugal Golden Visa program – MERCAN HOSPITALITY INVESTMENT FUNDS. According to the news published in October 2023, foreigner investors cannot invest in real estate to apply for Portugal Golden Visa. What’s category still be qualified for Portugal Golden Visa Creation of at […]
Launching Mercan Hospitality Investment Fund
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