Tourism Is Back On Track In Portugal With Record Visits To The Country

LISBON, PORTUGAL - JULY 25: Tourists sit at sidewalk restaurant tables in pedestrian Rua Augusta on July 25, 2024, in Lisbon, Portugal. According to Banco de Portugal in May tourist revenue totaled 2,444 million euros, 256 million euros higher than that recorded in the same month of 2023, translating to growth of 11.7% and a new record for the month of May. Tourism generated 25 billion euros in Portugal during 2023, and it was the best year ever. According to Portuguese government throughout 2023 several tourism demand indicators have broken records. There were more than 30 million guests - an increase of around 10 percent compared to 2019, which had been the best tourist year so far - and 77 million overnight stays. Revenues of around 25 billion euros represent growth of 37 percent compared to 2019 and 18.5 percent compared to 2022. This growth extends to the whole country and is seen throughout the year. Tourism is expected to grow even more in 2024. (Photo by Horacio Villalobos#Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)