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Demand and seasonal trends in Portugal’s tourism accommodation

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21 August 2024

Demand and seasonal trends in Portugal’s tourism accommodation

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According to statistics, in April 2024, 66.7% of tourists in Portugal opted for hostels, totaling approximately 1.8 million people.

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Portugal

Organisation Type

Academic/Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer / tourist organisation

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

EU institutions

Financial Institutions and Investors

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

International Organisations

Local authorities

Media/Travel Journalist Organisations

National authorities

Networks and Federations / Confederations

NGOs / Non-profits

Regional authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

Trade Unions

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Education tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Coordinated information on travelling

    • Improving statistics and indicators

    • Innovative tourism services

  • Business activities

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Other accommodation

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In April 2024, 66.7% of tourists in Portugal, approximately 1.8 million people, chose hostels as their preferred accommodation. Only 4.2% of the selected accommodations were in rural areas. Compared to the same period in 2023, the total number of guests in Portuguese tourist accommodations decreased by 3.7%. However, there was a notable increase of 13.1% when compared to April 2019. The peak seasons for tourism in Portugal are August, July, and the early autumn months, indicating seasonal preferences among travelers. For those interested in more detailed insights, Statistics Portugal maintains a publicly accessible database that is updated automatically. This resource allows users to delve into the data on guests in tourist accommodation establishments, offering information categorized by geographic location and type within Portugal.

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