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Airbnb is now giving authorities access to data on rentals
Real Estate News Europe - Airbnb is now giving authorities access to data on short-term rentals, in line with the EU Short-Term Rental Data Regulation that is in effect since May 2026. Here is the impact of Airbnb on the city of Porto in Portugal and Airbnb´s Rural Commitment in Spain:

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
21 hours ago


Top 10 European countries most affected by Seasonality in Tourism
Travel & Tourism News Europe - Here are the Top 10 European countries most affected by Seasonality in Tourism, as well as the link to the Statista report on European countries that best mitigate seasonality per mitigation measure:

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
4 days ago


A record-high Marine Heatwave hits the Mediterranean sea
News Environment Europe - A record-high Marine Heatwave hits the Mediterranean sea with Sea Surface Temperatures increasing by +0.5°C on June 30, 2026, that is the highest value ever recorded for this date, according to the EU Copernicus Marine Service data:

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
6 days ago


Top 20 Luxury Retail Streets in Europe in 2026 by Country
Real Estate News Europe - Here are the Top 20 Luxury Retail Streets in Europe in 2026 listed by Country, as well as the rental growth of prime rents on luxury retail streets in Europe, according to the European Luxury Retail Report 2026 by Cushman & Wakefield:


How much will the new LVMH yacht under the Orient Express brand cost?
Luxury Brands News - LVMH launches its first yacht under luxury travel brand Orient Express. Here is how much the new Louis Vuitton yacht under the Orient Express luxury travel brand cost will cost:


What is the spending growth on Luxury Travel Experiences in 2026?
Luxury Travel News - Here is the spending growth on Luxury Travel Experiences in 2026, including the sectors that perform best in the Luxury Travel Experiences and Luxury Goods markets, as well as the trends in the Luxury market sector as a whole, according to a study by Bain & Company in partnership with Italian luxury goods manufacturers' industry association Altagamma, dated June 25, 2026:


What is Cristiano Ronaldo´s new CR7 hotel investment in Paris?
Cristiano Ronaldo Investment News - Cristiano Ronaldo´s Pestana CR7 hotel brand will launch in Paris in 2027. Here is the amount invested by Ronaldo in the new Pestana CR7 hotel in Paris as well as the hotel specifications:


Top 10 Countries with the Best Sea Water quality in Europe
Travel & Tourism News Europe - Here are the Top 10 Countries with the Best Sea Water quality in Europe, according to a report published by the European Environment Agency dated June 16th, 2026:


Here are the Best Cars in 2026 winning the Drivers' Choice Awards
Automotive News - Here are the Best Cars in 2026 with pictures, including the Best New Car of the Year, the Best Luxury Car, the Best EV for long distance travel, the Best Car for Families, the Best Value New Car, the Best Car for City Drivers, the Most Loved Car, and the Most Anticipated Car, that won the Drivers' Choice Awards by Autotrader:


Self-driving cars - Here is the list of European countries testing Autonomous Vehicles
News Self-driving Cars - Here is the list of European countries testing autonomous vehicles and those that have enacted laws for self-driving cars.


Which European countries have the highest brand value?
News Economy Europe - Here are the European countries that have the highest brand value in 2026 and what affects a country´s brand value, according to Brand Finance:


Ranking of Schengen Capitals with the lowest rent
Travel & Tourism News Europe - Here is the Ranking of Capitals in Schengen countries with the cheapest rent, with data from Numbeo:


Statista report on European countries that best mitigate seasonality
Travel & Tourism News Europe - Here is the Statista and Booking.com report on European countries that best mitigate the effects of seasonality per mitigation measure, according to the 2026 European Accommodation Barometer survey:


Top 10 Best Airports in Europe in 2026
Travel & Tourism News Europe - Here are the Top 10 Best Airports in Europe in 2026, according to a report by AirHelp:


Prada dresses NASA astronauts in Italian designer fashion
Luxury Fashion Brands News - Prada dresses NASA astronauts in Italian designer fashion and goes to the moon! ¨The Devil wears Prada¨ according to the movie blockbuster, and now NASA astronauts will wear Prada too... Here is the description of the Prada clothing to be worn by Nasa astronauts and how Prada´s luxury fashion house bet on innovation for sustainability:


Dolce&Gabbana branded resorts take over Europe
Luxury Brands News - Dolce&Gabbana branded resorts take over Europe, according to a report by Branded Living. Here are some images of the new branded Dolce&Gabbana resorts:


10 Steps that led to the Formation of the European Union with images
EU Business News - Here are the 10 Steps that led to the Formation of the European Union, with images of places where EU History was made:


The European Commission launches the single rail ticket to travel across Europe
Travel and Tourism News Europe - The European Commission launches the single rail ticket to travel across Europe, according to an announcement made on May 13, 2026. Here is what is Europe´s new single rail ticket and what happens if a holder of Europe´s single rail ticket misses a connection:


Portugal´s Top 10 Inbound Tourism markets in 2026
Tourism News Europe - Here are Portugal´s Top 10 Inbound Tourism markets in 2026, according to data published by Statistics Portugal on May 29th, 2026:


Top 10 Airlines Brands in 2026
Airlines Industry News - Here are the Top 10 Airlines Brands in 2026 as well as the countries with the most valuable Airlines Brands, according to Brand Finance:


Top 10 cities for new luxury retail stores globally
News Luxury Retail - Here are the Top 10 cities for new luxury retail stores globally, according to a report by Savills published on May 7, 2026:


GISEC GLOBAL 2026 in Dubai is postponed to September
Cybersecurity News - The largest cybersecurity event GISEC GLOBAL 2026 in Dubai is postponed to September 16-18, 2026. Get a Free Visitor Pass for GISEC GLOBAL Dubai in September 2026 by clicking here.


Lufthansa will invest 309 million euros in Portugal
Investment News Europe - Lufthansa Group will invest 309 million euros in Portugal through Lufthansa Technik, the German group's aircraft maintenance company.


KARL LAGERFELD Residences in Lisbon are now on the market
News Branded Residences - KARL LAGERFELD Residences in Lisbon are now on the market through luxury real estate company Corcoran Atlantic that launched its new offices in Portugal in January 2026, with Portuguese project development company Overseas.


Portugal invests 1.8 billion euros to purchase trains
Investment News Europe – Portugal is investing 1.8 billion euros to purchase 195 trains from both French manufacturer Alstom and Swiss manufacturer Stadler Rail, while Alstom trains will now be produced in Portugal, creating a new train manufacturing industry.


Top 10 countries in Europe with the highest number of tourist overnight stays
Travel and Tourism News Europe - Here are the Top 10 countries in Europe with the highest number of tourist overnight stays in 2025, according to a report by Eurostat published on March 4th, 2026:


Top 10 cheapest airport parking spaces in Europe
Travel News Europe – Here are the Top 10 cheapest airport parking spaces in Europe for 7-day Parking in Euros in 2026, according to a report from Vignettes Switzerland:


Top 15 Airports in Europe by number of passengers
Travel and Tourism News Europe – Here are the Top 15 Airports in Europe by number of passengers, according to data published by Eurostat on January 20, 2026:


Spain and Portugal dominate the European market for branded residences
Real Estate News - Spain and Portugal dominate the European market for branded residences, according to a new report by Branded Living. With the start of the year 2026, here are the new trends for Branded Residences globally:


Which Luxury sectors will have the highest growth in 2026?
Luxury News – Here are the Luxury sectors that are expected to have the highest growth in 2026 as well as the main Luxury markets, according to a report by Deloitte dated January 23rd, 2026:


What is the investment fund that owns half of Portugal’s Algarve?
Tourism Investment News Europe – Here is the investment fund that owns half of Portugal’s Algarve in 2026, with details of their investment portfolio and investment arms, according to Jornal de Negócios:


What country has the highest percentage of citizens that cannot afford holidays?
Travel and Tourism News – Here is the ranking of countries that have the highest percentage of citizens that cannot afford holidays in 2026, and the countries that will thus impact the Travel and Tourism sector with fewer tourists, according to a report by Statista dated February 11th, 2026:


Financial Times reports that Ultra Luxury Hotels have the highest growth rate
Hotel Investment News - Financial Times reports that ultra-luxury hotels have by far the highest growth rate while budget hotels are in the red, according to the report “World’s priciest hotels charge record prices in defiance of luxury slowdown” dated February 9th, 2026:


Eye-catching Hermès window displays by Portuguese designers
Luxury fashion brands News – The new Hermès window displays are by Portuguese designers from Oficina Marques. Below is the image gallery for the eye-catching Hermès 2026 winter window displays:


What were Portugal’s main tourism markets in 2025?
Tourism News Europe – Here are Portugal’s main tourism markets for the year 2025, according to data published by INE in January 2026:


LVMH will buy an iconic resort in Portugal
Tourism investment News - LVMH will buy the iconic resort Penha Longa in Portugal where the European Central Bank (ECB) holds the annual ECB Forum, a meeting that brings together the leading central bank leaders from around the world.


Dolphins increase in Setúbal Portugal in 2026!
Environment News Europe - Dolphins are increasing in Setúbal Portugal in 2026, with a new baby dolphin joining a family of 25 bottlenose dolphins in Portugal's Sado estuary. Here is a video of dolphins in Setúbal Portugal in 2026:


What are the best passports in the world in 2026?
Travel News World – Here is the ranking of the best passports in the world in 2026, according to the latest report by Henley&Partners, the Henley Passport Index 2026:


Top 10 EU countries where tourism brings the highest external revenues
News Economy Europe – Here are the Top 10 EU countries where tourism brings the highest external revenues and their share of GDP, according to a new report by Eurostat and Bank of Portugal:


Tripadvisor ranking of the Best Destinations in the world in 2026
Travel & Tourism News – Here is the Tripadvisor ranking of the Best Destinations in the world in 2026 with images, according to The Travelers’ Choice Awards:


Universal Studios opens Europe’s major theme park in the UK
Tourism News Europe - Universal Studios will open Europe’s largest theme park in the UK and construction is expected to start soon.


LVMH opens Celine and Loro Piana stores in Lisbon
News Luxury Fashion Brands Europe - LVMH opens Celine and Loro Piana stores in Lisbon’s luxury avenue Avenida da Liberdade in 2026.

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
Dec 30, 2025


Portuguese jewelry brand Luísa Rosas featured in Emily in Paris
Fashion brands News Europe - Portuguese jewelry brand Luísa Rosas is featured in Emily in Paris. In the new season of Emily in Paris now streaming on Netflix, Luísa Rosas jewelry is worn by Mindy Chen, who wears the TRIBE earrings in one of the key scenes set in Venice.

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
Dec 29, 2025


Celebrity brand Barbour opens in Portugal
Fashion News Europe - Celebrity brand Barbour, that became famous when it was worn by Princess Diana and by Kate Middleton, is opening its first store in Portugal with a comprehensive selection of men's and women's collections.

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
Dec 29, 2025


Top 10 cheapest countries in Europe to buy an iPhone 17
Here are the Top 10 cheapest countries in Europe to buy an iPhone 17 with prices in Euros for 2026:

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
Dec 22, 2025


What are the Top 10 fastest growing forests in Europe?
Environment News Europe – Here are the Top 10 fastest growing forests in Europe and the volume of timber produced, according to a report by Eurostat dated December 19th, 2025:

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
Dec 19, 2025


Top 10 most beautiful train stations in the world
Travel and Tourism News Europe – Here is the ranking of the Top 10 most beautiful train stations in the world, with images, according to The World’s 20 most spectacular railway stations report by The Telegraph published on November 25, 2025:

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
Dec 11, 2025


Top 10 Best Christmas Markets in Europe in 2025
Travel & Tourism News Europe – Here is the ranking of the Top 10 Best Christmas Markets in Europe in 2025, according to European Best Destinations:

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
Dec 4, 2025
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