April 16, 2025
The new hotel, the second Sofitel in Portugal, will launch in 2028
Accor will launch its first luxury hotel in Porto in 2028 when the newly signed Sofitel Porto, its second Sofitel in Portugal, will open its doors.
Read More…September 17, 2024
114-passenger vessel purpose designed for ANZ cruisers
APT Travel Group celebrated the maiden voyage of its own purpose-designed and built river ship, the MS Estrela, from Porto on 29 August. The vessel has been specifically designed for Portugal’s Douro River offers an exceptional cruising experience, drawing inspiration from the rich landscapes and culture of Southern Europe.
Read More…August 2, 2024
Hospes Hotels adds 10th luxury property to its collection with Portuguese landmark
One of Porto’s most enduring landmarks, Hotel Infante Sagres, has entered a new era with the completion of a remarkable revival project that has elevated the guest experience at this luxury heritage hotel to unprecedented heights.
Read More…September 16, 2022
102-guest Avalon Alegria to debut in 2024
Avalon Waterways will make its Douro debut with a new itinerary in Portugal and Suite Ship – Avalon Alegria – in 2024, the cruise line has confirmed today [Friday 16 September 2022].
Read More…April 10, 2022
Three new itineraries in Eastern Mediterranean added to program
Atlas Ocean Voyage has unveiled three new Western Europe sailings departing in August and September 2022 aboard World Navigator.
Read More…August 3, 2021
Scenic Azure embarks on return to service voyage
Scenic has recommenced its luxury river cruising program on the Duoro River in Portugal, with Scenic Azure embarking from Porto on 30 July 2021.
Read More…July 10, 2021
Two long-standing senior-level company executives to christen ms Andorihna
Tauck has revealed Co-Godmothers for its new riverboat, ms Andorihna, which debuts on the Douro River in Portugal next month.
Read More…June 29, 2021
Newest Super Ship officially welcomed into luxury river cruise line’s fleet
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises debuted its newest super ship, S.S. São Gabriel, on the Douro river in Portugal last Sunday [27 June 2021].
Read More…July 6, 2019
Dubai-based carrier’s second hub in Portugal
Australians looking to bask in the European Summer will be able to enjoy more of Portugal, as Emirates has launched its new four times weekly service to Porto, its second destination in Portugal. The new service provides Australians travellers with a direct flight to the popular city in the north of the country.
Read More…February 20, 2019
Four weekly flights begin 2 July 2019
Emirates will offer four weekly services between Portugal’s second largest city, Porto, and Dubai from 2 July 2019. Porto will become Emirates’ second destination in Portugal after its capital, Lisbon, which the airline currently serves with two flights a day.
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