At a time when low winter temperatures are beginning to make themselves felt, the International magazine International Living has listed seven ideal destinations to escape the cold. The Algarve comes as one of these suggestions, being presented as a ‘winter paradise’ that offers a warm climate all year round and a good value for money.
Among the attributes of the region, the publication also highlights golf courses, gastronomy (with emphasis on fresh seafood and the typical ‘Guide Chicken’), the beaches and the beauty of the natural landscapes. As a plus point for the Algarve is also referred to the ease of living with the English language, which simplifies the adaptation of the American tourist to the destination.
International Living magazine is a monthly publication dedicated to the dissemination of content about the best places in the world to live, to reform, to travel and to invest.
According to Dora Coelho, executive director of the Tourism Association of Algarve (ATA), the agency responsible for external tourism promotion in this region, “this recognition confirms the growing interest and weight that the Algarve is conquering with the North American market, as an appealing alternative to the European destinations traditionally sought by this market. ”
Also in November, the ATA had the opportunity to receive a group of 14 travel agents in the Algarve, operating in the US and Canada, who were made aware of the potential of the region around its diversified tourism offer. quality and the possibility to participate in differentiating experiences, among them a workshop to learn how to prepare a cataplana and the realization of tastings of wines from the Algarve. This visit also included a strong networking component among participants and tourism agents in the region (ATA members) as a way of encouraging the development of business opportunities.
It should be noted that the presence of North American visitors in the Algarve has been growing significantly. From January to September of this year, the destination registered a 25.3% increase in the number of guests coming from the USA compared to the same period of 2017 (reaching a total of 64,700 guests) and an increase of 27.4% in the number of guests. which relates to overnight stays (accounting for 179,600 overnight stays in the region).
