Portugal news - US Gum company Liquid Core® is opening a European factory and distribution center in Portugal as Liquid Core® Portugal, Unipessoal LDA, to service its rapidly expanding European network.     The US company already has an Innovation Lab in Portugal that opened in 2022 and will soon also have an operational factory there to better serve its European Partners.   Liquid Core® Gum Company manufactures liquid center functional performance and wellness chewing gums at its factory in Colorado, USA. The US company is starting to disrupt the current functional Food & Beverage Market with functional gum products, inspiring branding, as well as bold and effective strategies.   With a distribution hub in Portugal, the US company expects to quickly expand outside of its home territory of Colorado into international locations such as Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Iceland and New Zealand. #portugalnews #newsportugal #businessnewsportugal #investmentnewsportugal #LiquiCore #distributionhubportugal

Portugal news - Portugal ranks 1st country globally with the highest growth in tourist arrivals in 2022 compared to 2010 with +226%, according to UN Tourism statistics just published by Statista.   While Japan is the tourism destination with the highest percentage growth in arrivals for the period between 2019 and 2010 with a growth of 270%, during the same period, Portugal ranks 2nd tourism destination with the highest growth in tourist arrivals with a growth of 261%.     Here is the chart showing the Top 10 countries with the highest growth in tourist arrivals in a decade: #portugalnews #newsportugal #tourismnewsportugal #tourismgrowthstatisticsportugal

Portugal news – These are the Top 5 best areas to invest in real estate in the Algarve, Portugal, as well as the apartment sizes the most in demand and the main nationalities that invest in the Algarve, according to a study by RE/MAX.   Demand for real estate in the Algarve has increased in the first seven months of 2024, with July registering significant growth, with an 85% increase in demand for housing compared to the months of the last quarter of 2023.     Top 5 best areas to invest in real estate by municipality in the Algarve: 1 – Portimão Portimão in the western Algarve is the most sought-after municipality in the Algarve with 19.3% of demand.     2 - Loulé Loulé in the Algarve ranks 2nd most sought-after municipality in the Algarve property market with 15.4% of demand.     3 - Albufeira Albufeira in the Algarve ranks 3rd most sought-after municipality in the Algarve property market with 14.3% of demand.     4 - Faro Faro in the Algarve ranks 4th most sought-after municipality in the Algarve property market with 11.8% of demand.     5 - Tavira Tavira in the Algarve ranks 5th most sought-after municipality in the Algarve property market with 7% of demand.     What are the apartment sizes the most in demand in the Algarve?   The apartment sizes the most in demand in the Algarve are the three smallest types, from T0 to T2. In the two most populous municipalities, Loulé and Faro respectively, T1 apartments are the ones that are most sought after.     What are the main nationalities that invest in the Algarve? The main nationalities that invest in the Algarve are:   1 -  Portuguese Portuguese people rank as the top investors in the Algarve property market, accounting for 63.7% of real estate transactions.     2 – Brazilians Brazilians rank 2nd main investors in the Algarve property market, accounting for 9.7% of real estate transactions.     3 – British The British rank 3rd main investors in the Algarve property market, accounting for 3.7% of real estate transactions.     4 – Germans The Germans rank 4th main investors in the Algarve property market, accounting for 2.9% of real estate transactions.     5 – North Americans North Americans rank 5th main investors in the Algarve property market, accounting for 2.2% of real estate transactions.     “ The continued increase in demand for property in the Algarve, particularly for home purchases, underlines the region’s attractiveness as a destination not only for tourism but also for permanent residence.  It is this combination of a unique natural environment, excellent quality of life and investment opportunities that make the Algarve a preferred choice for many investors, both national and international,” highlights Beatriz Rubio, CEO of RE/MAX Portugal, the largest real estate agency operating in Portugal. #portugalnews #newsportugal #realestatenewsportugal #investmentnewsportugal #wheretobuyrealestateinthealgarve #bestareastoinvestinrealestateinthealgarve #bestmunicipalitiestoinvestinrealestateintheAlgarve #propertynewsportugal #whataretheapartmentsizesthemostindemandinthealgarve #whatarethemainnationalitiesinvestinginthealgarve

Actualités Portugal - Voici le Top 5 des meilleurs endroits pour investir dans l’immobilier dans l’Algarve, au Portugal, ainsi que les types d’appartements les plus demandées et les principales nationalités qui investissent dans l’Algarve, selon une étude de RE/MAX.   La demande immobilière dans l’Algarve a augmenté au cours des sept premiers mois de 2024, avec une croissance significative en juillet, dont une augmentation de 85% de la demande de logements par rapport au dernier trimestre de 2023.     Top 5 des meilleurs endroits pour investir dans l’immobilier par municipalité dans l’Algarve : 1 – Portimão   Portimão, dans l’ouest de l’Algarve, est la municipalité la plus recherchée de l’Algarve avec 19,3% de la demande.     2 - Loulé   Loulé, dans l’Algarve, est la deuxième municipalité la plus recherchée sur le marché immobilier de l’Algarve avec 15,4% de la demande.     3 - Albufeira   Albufeira, dans l’Algarve, est la troisième municipalité la plus recherchée sur le marché immobilier de l’Algarve avec 14,3% de la demande.     4 - Faro   Faro, dans l’Algarve, se classe au quatrième rang des municipalités les plus recherchées sur le marché immobilier de l’Algarve avec 11,8% de la demande.     5 - Tavira   Tavira, dans l’Algarve, se classe au cinquième rang des municipalités les plus recherchées sur le marché immobilier de l’Algarve avec 7% de la demande.     Quelles sont les tailles d’appartements les plus demandées dans Algarve ?   Les tailles appartements les plus demandées dans l’Algarve sont les trois plus petits types, de T0 à T2.  Dans les deux municipalités les plus peuplées, notamment Loulé et Faro, les appartements de type T1 sont les plus recherchés.     Quelles sont les principales nationalités qui investissent dans l’Algarve ?   Les principales nationalités qui investissent dans l’Algarve sont :   1 – Les Portugais   Les Portugais sont parmi les principaux investisseurs sur le marché immobilier de l’Algarve, représentant 63,7% des transactions immobilières.     2 – Les Brésiliens   Les Brésiliens se classent au deuxième rang des principaux investisseurs sur le marché immobilier de l’Algarve, représentant 9,7 % des transactions immobilières.     3 – Les Britanniques   Les Britanniques se classent au troisième rang des principaux investisseurs sur le marché immobilier de l’Algarve, représentant 3,7% des transactions immobilières.   4 – Les Allemands   Les Allemands se classent au quatrième rang des principaux investisseurs sur le marché immobilier de l’Algarve, représentant 2,9 % des transactions immobilières.     5 – Les Nord-Américains   Les Nord-Américains se classent au cinquième rang des principaux investisseurs sur le marché immobilier de l’Algarve, représentant 2,2 % des transactions immobilières.     «  La demande toujours croissante de biens immobiliers dans l’Algarve, particulièrement pour l’achat d’une maison, souligne l’attrait de la région non seulement comme destination touristique mais aussi comme destination de résidence permanente.  Cette combinaison d’un environnement naturel unique, d’une excellente qualité de vie et d’opportunités d’investissement font de l’Algarve le choix privilégié de nombreux investisseurs, nationaux et internationaux », souligne Beatriz Rubio, PDG de RE/MAX Portugal, la plus grande agence immobilière du Portugal. #actualitésportugal #nouvellesportugal #actualitéimmobilièreportugal #actualitésinvestissementsportugal #lesmeilleursendroitspourinvestirdanslimmobilierdanslalgarve #quellessontlestaillesdappartementslesplusdemandéesdanslalgarve #quellessontlesprincipalesnationalitésquiinvestissentdanslalgarve #actualitésimmobilierportugal

Portugal news – The Star Seeker cruise ship built in Portugal is unveiled with the first images of the 224-guest ship.   The Star Seeker cruise ship, that is made in Portugal cruise line for cruise line Windstar Cruises, will have 112 spacious suites, with nearly all featuring a full private veranda or floor-to-ceiling infinity window.   Star Seeker is under construction in Portugal and the maiden voyage will be a Transatlantic sailing in early January of 2026 from Malaga to Miami.   After a christening event in Miami where the cruise line is headquartered, Star Seeker will sail its first voyage in the Caribbean and offer more cruises in the Caribbean before heading up the West Coast of the United States to Alaska for a full season of summer cruises. From there, the ship will sail to Japan and bring back the line's popular Japan itineraries before heading to Southeast Asia.   The cruise ship will have five dining options, a full-service spa with a grand entrance from the deck above, a fitness facility, and a fresh take on the line's iconic Watersports Platform, which turns the ocean into an infinity pool by letting guests access the sea directly from the ship.     The cruise ship décor is comprised of light wood and a soothing color palette of light blues, greens, and natural browns inspired by the sea, sky, and landscapes to create a serene atmosphere perfect for a relaxing getaway.  The ship's public spaces and restaurants are decorated with vibrant hues inspired by sunrises and sunsets, including warm yellows, golds, and oranges, ensuring a harmonious blend of elegance and comfort throughout the ship.   With a fleet of six boutique all-suite and sailing yachts each carrying between 148 to 342 guests, Windstar Cruises, voted no. 1 boutique cruise line, offers an intimate experience like no other.  Guests can explore enchanting destinations across Europe, the Caribbean, Costa Rica, the Panama Canal, New England, Eastern Canada, South America, and the South Pacific.   Windstar Cruises is part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, a distinguished group of global hospitality and travel companies that is owned by The Anschutz Corporation. #portugalnews #newsportugal #travelnewsportugal #cruiseshipsmadeinportugal #StarSeekercruiseship #WindstarCruises #XanterraTravelCollection #cruisenews

Portugal news – Here is the list of the Top 10 cheapest places to rent a house in Portugal, according to a study by Idealista.   In a context where house rents are constantly rising and do not match average salaries in Portugal, a new study reveals where the cheapest long-term house rentals may be found:     Where are rent prices the lowest in Portugal? Families can rent a 100m2 for less than 900 euros per month in the following areas in Portugal:  Castelo Branco, Aveiro, Viseu, Braga, Viana do Castelo, Leiria, Santarém, Valongo in Porto, Lourinhã in Lisbon, and in Leiria.     Where are rent prices the highest in Portugal?   The Top 5 most exclusive locations to rent a house in Portugal are:   1 - Lisbon  - the rental price per square meter is 21.7 euros/m2 2 – Cascais  - 20.2 euros/m2 3 - Loulé  - 17.7 euros/m2 4 - Porto  - 17.4 euros/m2 5 – Oeiras  - 16.6 euros/m2 #portugalnews #newsportugal #realestatenewsportugal #wherearethecheapestplacestorentahouseinportugal #wherearerentpricesthelowestinportugal #wherearerentpricesthehighestinportugal #rentalpricespersquaremeterinportugal

Portugal news - Portugal’s FDI stock rises by 10 billion euros compared to the 1st quarter of 2023, according to Portugal’s Central Bank, BdP. Portugal’s Foreign Direct Investment is reaching new highs in the second quarter and now represents 69% of GDP.   FDI flows to Portugal are mainly from the European Union with 139.7 billion euros, followed by Asia with 11.3 billion euros, by America with 9.9 billion euros and by the CPLP with 7 billion euros.   The Portuguese economy has a financing capacity of 4.1 billion euros in the first half of 2024, compared with an external surplus of 2.1 billion euros in the same period of the previous year. Portugal’s balance of goods and services increased by 2.0 billion euros for the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.   Portugal's international investment position (IIP) went from -72.5% of GDP (-192.5 billion euros) at the end of 2023 to -66.0% of GDP (-180.9 billion euros) at the end of June 2024. This is the least negative ratio since the end of the first half of 2005.   Portugal's net external debt fell from 53.8% of GDP (€142.7 billion) at the end of 2023 to 50.0% of GDP (€136.9 billion) in the first half of 2024. This is the lowest ratio since the end of 2005. #portugalnews #newsportugal #foreigndirectinvestmentportugal #newsportugueseeconomy #economicnewsportugal #fdistockportugal

Actualités Portugal - Le stock d’IDE du Portugal augmente de 10 milliards d’euros par rapport au 1er trimestre 2023, selon la Banque centrale du Portugal, BdP. Les investissements directs étrangers vers le Portugal atteignent de nouveaux sommets au deuxième trimestre et représentent maintenant 69 % du PIB.   Les flux d’IDE vers le Portugal proviennent principalement de l’Union européenne avec 139,7 milliards d’euros, suivis par l’Asie avec 11,3 milliards d’euros, par l’Amérique avec 9,9 milliards d’euros et par la CPLP avec 7 milliards d’euros.   L’économie portugaise a une capacité de financement de 4,1 milliards d’euros au premier semestre 2024, contre un excédent extérieur de 2,1 milliards d’euros à la même période de l’année précédente. La balance des biens et services du Portugal a augmenté de 2,0 milliards d’euros pour le premier semestre 2024 par rapport à la même période en 2023.   La position extérieure globale du Portugal (PEG) est passée de -72,5 % du PIB (-192,5 milliards d’euros) à fin 2023 à -66,0 % du PIB (-180,9 milliards d’euros) à fin juin 2024. Ceci représente le ratio le moins négatif depuis la fin du premier semestre 2005.   La dette extérieure nette du Portugal est passée de 53,8 % du PIB (142,7 milliards d’euros) à la fin de 2023 à 50,0 % du PIB (136,9 milliards d’euros) au cours du premier semestre 2024, ce qui représente le ratio le plus bas depuis la fin de 2005. #actualitésportugal #nouvellesportugal #investissementsdirectsétrangersportugal #actualitéséconomiquesportugal #actualitééconomieportugaise #stockdeideportugal

Actualités Portugal - Le prix de 200 millions d’euros de l’EuroMillions augmente les transferts vers le Portugal de 74%.   L’excédent du Portugal en transferts internationaux a grimpé de 74% en juin 2024 par rapport au même mois de l’année précédente, pour atteindre 670 millions d’euros, en raison du virement du plus grand prix de l’EuroMillions jamais remporté au Portugal, selon des informations publiées par la Banque du Portugal, BdP.   Le jackpot de l’EuroMillions est le plus grand jamais remporté au Portugal : « Quand vous jouez, vous parlez de rêves et le rêve s’est réalisé », explique Nuno Pires, représentant des jeux de Santa Casa. #actualitésportugal #nouvellesportugal #actualitééconomiqueportugal #transfertsversleportugal #actualitésmillionnairesportugal #bancodeportugal   #SantaCasa #euromillions

Portugal news – Lisbon’s “gaminghub” by Unicorn Factory Lisboa is making its international debut at Gamescom, that is the largest B2B exhibition for the video games industry, on 21-25 August in Cologne, Germany.   Lisbon’s Gaming Hub is partnering with the eGames Lab consortium to support the Portuguese video games producers' association, APVP, by launching Portugal’s Gaming Hub in Germany. Attendees are also invited to the Happy Hour hosted by DevGAMM on August 22nd.     Here are the gaming companies that will exhibit for the international launch of Portugal’s Gaming Hub:     1 - Fortis Games   Fortis Games is a global game studio with a mission to create worlds that matter — that challenge minds, build connections, and inspire communities.     2 – Kokku   Kokku stands as a premier provider of end-to-end creative development and Co-Development for AAA/AA projects, boasting a strong presence with offices in Europe and LatAm. Its partners include industry giants such as Activision, Guerrilla Games, Codemasters, Electronic Arts, Paradox, Samsung, and Netflix.     3 – Redcatpig   Redcatpig Studio is a game development team on Terceira Island in the Azores that is currently working on KEO, the Playstation Talents winner of Best eSports Game and Best Game.     4 – LysTek    LysTek is a game developer based in Lisbon.     5 – ONTOP   ONTOP is a multi-awarded team focused on Augmented Reality with all titles released featured by Apple. With over 6 years of experience in AR, working for brands such as Qualcomm, Samsung, and Vodafone, ONTOP's vision is to turn the world into a gaming platform.     6 - Omni Animation   With OmniAnimation, you can supercharge your animation workflow with a full range of tools including mocap cleanup, stylization, and effects. You can design 3D humanoid animations for use in any industry such as games, film, and architectural visualization. Omni Animation is the ultimate animator's tool freeing up your time to focus on the more creative aspects of animation design.     7 - Testwaves   Testwaves is a games developer incubated at Unicorn Factory Lisboa.     8 - Mr Kite   Mr. Kite is an award-winning games development and production studio. The company is built on the premise that the world can be better and the systems can be better - more rewarding, more sustainable and joyful - if only we design them to be. #portugalnews #newsportugal #gamingcompaniesinportugal #gaminghubportugal #lisbongaminghub #gaminghub #UnicornFactoryLisboa #Gamescom #eGamesLab #APVP #DevGAMM

Portugal news - Portuguese wine brand SOGRAPE is launching a limited edition of the iconic Mateus Rosé wine, with an exclusive design inspired by Fado.     The exclusive wine edition, that is launched in partnership with Portugal Duty Free, aims at promoting Portuguese culture globally while celebrating the essence of Portugal through a wine brand that is already recognized and valued internationally. Travelers who visit Portugal may now find the Mateus Rosé special Fado edition exclusively at Portugal Duty Free stores.​   The Portuguese wine brand has 19 wineries, with 1,600 hectares of vineyards located in 12 wine-growing regions, as well as over 1,100 employees. The SOGRAPE brand portfolio, that includes over 30 brands from Mateus to Barca-Velha, Sandeman and the Spanish brand LAN, innovates to deliver a blend of aromas, flavors and emotion. #portugalnews #newsportugal #portuguesewinenews #SOGRAPE #PortugalDutyFree #MateusRoséspecialFadoedition #tourismnewsportugal

Actualités Portugal - La marque de vin portugaise SOGRAPE lance une édition limitée de l’emblématique Mateus rosé, avec un design exclusif inspiré par le Fado.   L’édition exclusive de la marque, lancée en partenariat avec Portugal Duty Free, vise à promouvoir la culture portugaise dans le monde entier, tout en célébrant l’essence du Portugal grâce à une marque de vin déjà reconnue et appréciée mondialement.  Les voyageurs qui visitent le Portugal peuvent désormais trouver l’édition spéciale Fado de Mateus Rosé exclusivement dans les magasins Portugal Duty Free.   La marque de vin portugaise compte 19 caves, avec 1,600 hectares de vignobles situés dans 12 régions viticoles, ainsi que plus de 1,100 employés. Le portefeuille de marques SOGRAPE, qui comprend plus de 30 marques allant de Mateus à Barca-Velha, en passant par Sandeman et la marque espagnole LAN, innove pour offrir un mélange d’arômes, de saveurs et d’émotions. #actualitésportugal #nouvellesportugal #actualitésvinsportugais #SOGRAPE   #PortugalDutyFree  #actualitéstourismeportugal #éditionspécialeFadodeMateusRosé