Portugal is the “number one destination for Brazilians in Europe”, capturing 15.8% of these tourists’ preferences, according to data sent in by the Ministry of Economy and the Sea, which will be promoting the country at an event in Brazil.
“Brazil is one of the strategic markets for Portugal as a tourist destination and is currently the sixth source of tourists to our country,” the government said in a statement.
According to Guardianship, “the latest figures show its importance and a growing recovery,” and “In the first quarter of 2023, compared to the same period in 2019, the number of overnight stays and guests was only 4% of the preliminary values. -pandemics”, but there is “a very significant increase in income, about 42.5%”.
“Portugal is the number one destination for Brazilians in Europe,” he said. In response to a question from Lusa, the government stated that in 2022 the top 10 destinations for Brazilian tourists when traveling abroad were: “USA (16.3%), Portugal (15.8%), France (12.5%), Argentina (10.0%), Italy (7.6%), Spain (6.8%), Mexico (4.0%), Uruguay (3.6%), United Kingdom (3.4%) and Chile (3 .0%),” according to Globaldata published on the statistical portal Turismo de Portugal.
On the other hand, “Brazil continues to be a strategic bet for Portuguese tourism with huge growth potential both in terms of the end consumer and in the business segment.”
Secretary of State for Tourism, Commerce and Services Nuno Fazenda will attend “Brazil’s biggest tourism promotion event, Portugal 360” from Friday to Sunday, taking place in Sao Paulo. According to the statement, Turismo de Portugal presents the Portuguese tourism offer.
According to the official, “Brazil is a strategic market for Portuguese tourism”, which “responds to three main challenges: tourism throughout the year, throughout the territory and the growth in value, since it involves a long stay and a high average income. This event is aimed at strengthening the reputation of Portugal as a place of excellence,” he said, quoted in the same note.
The event will bring together more than 400 travel agents and Brazilian operators “who will liaise with Portuguese companies and tourism regions in Portugal,” the same note said.
Author: Portuguese
Source: CM Jornal
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