The Azores have been distinguished with the only QualityCoast Platinum Award, which recognises coastal environmental quality, having taken first place out of 22 competing destinations in Europe. To award the prize, an international jury assessed indicators relating to community partners in terms of sustainability in the categories of nature, the environment, local and cultural identity, tourism and business. The Azores earned nine points out of (...)

Taste Portugal is delighted to be bringing some of the best gourmet delights, along with esteemed Michelin-starred chefs and a range of special culinary and cultural events to London and the surrounding area, from September 2014 to March 2015, as part of an unmissable epicurean extravaganza.  London, as well as being the world’s most visited city, is officially culinary capital of the world, with a surge in the number of its chefs being awarded (...)

Visiting the Caparica Coast and its world famous beaches has become easier with the Beach Shuttle.  This connection from the capital launched by Yellow Bus, a Carristur tourism brand,  is used to show one of the most popular beach areas in the region of  Lisbon, the Caparica Coast.  It is the perfect combination between good weather, great waves and the excellent beach front restaurants. The circuit is done on a 50 seat bus, from Monday to (...)

One journey, three European destinations & a chance to win a trip & come back soon!The European Travel Commission is seeking exciting travel films made by anyone who is travelling around Europe. They would like to see short films that reflect a personal journey and show what a unique, interesting or just pure fun time people have had. The winning film will be rewarded with a holiday for two in Europe, including flights and accommodation (...)

The Madeira Promotion Bureau, a destination marketing organization committed to promoting Madeira Islands, launched two new websites: Madeira Spas and Active Tourism Madeira. The www. madeiraspas. pt is part of the Wellness & Spa Project, that Madeira Promotion Bureau has been developing in recent years. The creation of the new site aims to raise awareness on the Madeira Spas product and also promote the hotels associated with the project (...)

Arte Institute is pleased to present the screening of the movie "The Gilded Cage" at Museum of Modern Art in New York City on April 12 at 4 p. m. Director Ruben Alves and actors Rita Blanco and Joaquim de Almeida will be attending. The film is a comedy based on Portuguese emigration to France, was the most viewed film in theaters in Portugal in 2013. Ruben Alves won an audience Award at the European Awards Cinema. The film stars Rita Blanco and (...)