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Positive news for algarve tourism
Portugal shines bright at the World Travel Awards
by Carrie-Marie Bratley, in General · 09-10-2012 08:31:00 · 0 Comments
Portugal shone brightly and scooped a number of awards at this year’s World Travel Awards – Europe Ceremony 2012, which was held at the brand new Conrad Algarve in Vilamoura last Saturday, 6 October.
VIPs, senior tourism figures and international media travelled from 35 different countries to attend the event, which was held in partnership with Conrad Algarve and the Algarve Tourism Board.
Known as the ‘Oscars’ of the tourism industry the WTAs were launched in 1993 to acknowledge and recognise excellence in the global travel and tourism industry.
The event this year celebrated its 19th anniversary and is now widely regarded as the very highest achievement that a travel product could hope to receive.
Portugal reigned supreme with the Algarve alone winning seven of the eight categories it was nominated for, including ‘Best European Beach Destination’.
The Algarve’s exclusive Vila Joya hotel (Albufeira) again conquered the title of ‘Leading European Boutique Hotel’, for the fourth consecutive year, while the Dunas Douradas Beach Club (Almancil) and Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel (Sagres) were also distinguished with the title of ‘Best Housing Complex’ and best ‘Villa Resort’, respectively.
‘Best European Conference Hotel’ went to the Ria Park Hotel & Spa (Almancil), while the Sheraton Algarve Hotel & Pine Cliffs Resort scooped ‘Best Family Resort’.
Le Meridien Penina was considered Europe’s ‘Best Golf Resort’ as well as ‘Europe’s Leading Resort’, with the Hilton Vilamoura taking ‘Best European Hotel’.
The event’s host, the Conrad Algarve, was also distinguished as the ‘Best New Luxury Resort’.
Porches’ Blu & Green Vilalara Thalassa Resort took the title of Europe’s ‘Best Spa Resort’.
The only hotel outside the Algarve to take a prize during Saturday’s glittering ceremony was the Bairro Alto Hotel, in Lisbon, which was voted Portugal’s ‘Best Boutique Hotel’.
Graham E. Cooke, president and founder of the WTA underlined the depth and quality of the travel and tourism sector across Europe.
“During times of economic austerity world-class brands come into their own, and the winners at our Europe Ceremony represent the cream of the continent. These organisations will undoubtedly fare strongly in our Grand Final, which takes place in New Delhi, India on 12th December 2012”, he said.
Mr. Cooke added: “The ceremony has also served as a fitting spotlight for the Algarve, reflecting the vital role of tourism in the region and its overall contribution to the Portuguese economy. The Algarve is also one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in the world, and the new Conrad Algarve has set a new precedent for luxury.”
Cristopher Frost, WTA vice president told journalists that the awards are proof that the Algarve is “an excellent market” and that tourists continue to visit the region, particularly those seeking luxury resorts, who are unaffected by the crisis.
Joachim Hartl, manager of the Conrad Algarve congratulated “all who were successful” on the evening and said: “As the latest luxury hotel to open in the Algarve we are proud to host Europe’s tourism elite during the awards and to showcase our exquisite property. By focusing on the individual, Conrad Algarve offers guests style and exceptional service in the alluring Algarve region of Portugal – a must-visit destination for those seeking a sophisticated, modern retreat.”
António Pina, President, Algarve Promotion Bureau & Algarve Tourism Board also stressed: “It was with enormous pride that Algarve hosted such a prestigious event as World Travel Awards. This was a unique opportunity to promote the region as a first-class destination, with exceptional facilities and an enviable climate like no other country in Europe. We are delighted and grateful to the organization to have chosen Algarve for such a memorable event.”
WTA’s Europe Ceremony 2012 marked the third leg of WTA’s Grand Tour, a global search for the world’s leading travel brands, which also includes regional heats in Dubai, Singapore and Turks & Caicos.
The winners of these legs will then go head-to-head at WTA’s Grand Final, which takes place at The Oberoi, Gurgaon, New Delhi, India on 12 December 2012.
Source http://theportugalnews.com/news/portugal-shines-bright-at-the-world-travel-awards/26945
Exclusive Algarve Villas wins 5 star award for Best Real Estate Agency Poirtugal
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EUROPE’S TOP REAL ESTATE COMPANIES SCOOP PRESTIGIOUS PROPERTY AWARDS
The best developments, real estate agencies, architecture and interior design from across the length and breadth of Europe were celebrated at the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square on Monday September 24th. The leading property professionals behind these outstanding companies were invited to attend the European Property Awards in association with Yamaha and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Directors Marcela Boturao & Bart van Linden of Exclusive Algarve Villas are extremely pleased to win a 5 star award for Best Real Estate Agency Portugal.
These awards, combined with the other regional awards’ programmes for Arabia, Asia Pacific, Africa, the UK and the Americas, form the globally renowned International Property Awards. Now in their 19th year, they are the world’s most prestigious property competition.
Judging was carried out through a meticulous process involving a panel of over 60 experts covering every aspect of the property business.
President of the International Property Awards, Stuart Shield, says: “The level of competition was extremely high and we now wait to see how many international accolades Europe can achieve when competing against the rest of the world.”
Exclusive Algarve Villas has won for the 4th year an award for Best Real Estate Agency Portugal. Our on-going efforts to improve the real estate business, our company, our websites and service, has been once again recognized by having won the prestigious 5 star award.
In these challenging times it is great to see our efforts being rewarded on a European level !
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Portugal voted the best place to live in Europe
Portugal has just been voted the best place to live in Europe and 3rd best in the world in a recent survey carried out by Natwest Bank. The NatWest Quality of Life Index put Portugal in the top three behind Canada and New Zealand respectively. Increasing numbers of UK workers are spending time working abroad tempted by career opportunities and a better lifestyle. Equally the number of people retiring abroad is also rising and is set to reach 3.3 million by 2050.
Escaping pressured jobs and stressful life styles and a desire for a better way of life has led to more British Citizens moving abroad than ever before. Thirty seven percent of expats surveyed put quality of life as the top factor influencing their decision. The survey sample comprised 1,114 British expats permanently living abroad and looked at key criteria including: healthcare, public transport, weather, housing, food, entertainment, education, security, natural environment, leisure and culture, public services, law enforcement, availability of consumer goods, sanitation, retirement facilities and banking services.
The survey reveals that British expatriates are healthier, wealthier and happier wherever they move to, so why did Portugal come out on top? Britain and Portugal have long enjoyed good relations, dating back to the 1373 when the two countries signed the Anglo-Portuguese Alliance, the oldest alliance in the world still in force. This long standing good relationship may be one of the reasons Britons feel at home in Portugal. Another contributing factor could be space, with the population of Portugal at only 10.9 million, less than the population of London, there is a slower more relaxed pace of life with fewer traffic jams and queues and more space to move about.
The Algarve is the most popular destination for expats and the weather is most definitely a factor with more than 300 days of sunshine per year, and temperatures ranging from the high 30Cs in summer and rarely dropping below 10C in the winter. The 200km Algarve coastline is home to over 50 beaches a third of which fly the coveted blue flag indicating pristine beaches with extremely clear water. Spectacular cliffs to the west and endless sandy beaches to the east make it one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe. Portugal's stable economy and quality housing also make it a great place to invest in property whether for life style or holiday rentals.
The newly constructed properties are in general built to a high standard and noticeably spacious. The implementation of strict building regulations designed to control growth and manage development will ensure that the Algarve retains its charm and desirability for generations to come. For these and numerous other factors Channel 4's A Place in the Sun chose the Algarve as its number one destination for buying property abroad.
Source Algarvedir.com
Friday, October 1, 2010
Algarve's hot summer
Second hottest summer on record
1/10/2010
Portugal has just emerged from the second hottest summer on record, the Portuguese Met Office revealed this week.
Following on news that July had been the hottest since 1931, it was revealed this week that the summer of 2010, taking into account the months of June, July and August, was the hottest for 79 years. This past summer, according to the Met Office, witnessed average temperatures of 23ºC on mainland Portugal which is 1.7ºC above the average for the reference period, which is 1971 to 2000. Average maximum temperatures this past summer were 30ºC, which is a staggering 2.5ºC above what the Met Office considers normal, while thermometers sat at an average minimum of 15.9ºC, which is 1ºC above what weathermen would expect for that time of the year. Thermometers exceeded 35ºC in all districts of the country, with the Alentejo reporting 50 out of 90 days where temperatures were closer to 40ºC than they were to 30ºC. In July, the Algarve reported record numbers of tropical nights which occurs when minimum temperatures fail to fall beneath 20ºC. July was also particularly hot, with average temperatures of 31.75ºC being 3ºC above normal. The Met Office also said that in addition to these temperatures being substantially higher than usual, they were also responsible for increased discomfort. According to the Weather Stress Index people on mainland Portugal were subjected to high and extreme levels of thermal discomfort. A total of three heatwaves were reported during the months of July and August. Last December, the Met Office revealed that Portugal has warmed by 1.2 degrees Celsius over the past few decades and is increasingly prone to extreme weather patterns such as heavy rains, heatwaves and extended cold snaps. "Extreme phenomena could start having a greater frequency than they have had in the past. We are constantly setting new records for the hottest summers", predicted the president of the National Met Office, Adérito Serrão. Meanwhile, and despite the higher than normal temperatures, the Met Office said the past summer varied from being "normal to dry". No concerns have as yet been raised due to rain, especially after Portugal managed to break yet another weather record earlier this year with news that it was the wettest winter since 1870 in Lisbon. Not surprisingly, flood-ravaged Madeira also managed to beat rainfall records, which were first compiled on the island in 1865. source the portugal news
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