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IPDT Tourism Barometer

Created in 2006, the Tourism Barometer is a pioneering initiative of IPDT – Institute for Tourism Planning and Development – and stands as the first regular opinion observatory on tourism in Portugal.

This project brings together an exclusive panel of leading decision-makers, executives, and experts in the sector, with the aim of identifying trends, sharing insights, and reflecting on the challenges and opportunities facing Portuguese tourism.

Over the years, the Barometer has established itself as a strategic tool for analysis and decision-making, fostering informed debate and contributing to the development of a more innovative, competitive, and sustainable tourism sector.

74th Edition – July 2025

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Confidence Level

In July 2025, the confidence level stood at 83.3 points, marking a slight decrease compared to February, yet remaining the 7th highest value in the historical series, which began in 2010:

85.2
FEB25
83.3
JUL25

Positive outlook across the majority of indicators

The data reveals a positive outlook for most tourism indicators, with particular emphasis on external demand, tourism activity, private investment, and employment.

External Demand

48,3%

Tourism Activity

46,6%

Private investment and Employment

43,1%

Outlook – Summer 2025

Summer 2025 is expected to outperform 2024, driven by growth in international markets, with a positive impact on revenue and an enhanced value of the national tourism offer.

Revenue growth

77%%

Higher accommodation rates per night

78%

Outbound Markets – Summer 2025

The United Kingdom, Spain, France, the United States, and Germany lead as the main outbound markets, highlighting the importance of nearby markets as well as the strategic focus on long-haul destinations such as the US.

United Kingdom

93%

Spain

91%

USA

80%

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Asian Market in Portugal

Professionals acknowledge progress but see untapped potential. They call for more direct flights, specialised partnerships, and communication tailored to Asian culture:

Yes, but there is significant room for improvement

50%

Strengthen direct air connectivity with the main Asian hubs

79%

Establish partnerships with tour operators, OTAs, and DMCs specialising in Asian markets

61%

40 Years of Portugal in the European Union

Four decades after joining, key structural impacts on tourism stand out, such as Schengen mobility, the euro, and European funds — all fundamental to the sector’s growth and development:

Facilitated mobility within the Schengen area

89%

Access to EU funds for urban renewal, heritage, and tourism infrastructure

89%

Adoption of the euro, which facilitated transactions and increased tourist confidence

88%
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    Key Figures of the Barometer

    19
    years
    75
    editions
    174
    members
    Members of the Tourism Barometer

    * Alexandre Abade (Oásis Atlântico Holding); * Alexandre de Almeida (Hotéis Alexandre de Almeida); * Alves de Sousa (Hotel Britania – Hotéis Heritage); * Ana Barbosa (TurAventur); * Ana Ferro (INSPIRE); * Ana Salazar (Universidade Fernando Pessoa); * Anabela Almeida (Consolidador.com); * Anabela Correia (Inatel Turismo); * André Barreto (Estalagem Quintinha São João); * André Gomes (Turismo do Algarve); * Andrew Zino (Nature Meetings); * António Belmar da Costa (AGEPOR -Associação dos Agentes de Navegação de Portugal); * António Ceia da Silva; * António Condé Pinto (APHORT); * António Diogo (Welcome Portugal -Viagens e Turismo); * António Fernandes (ACIF-CCIM); * António Lacerda (Agência Promoção Turística do Alentejo); * António Loureiro (Iberojet); * António Martinho; * António Mota; * António Trindade (Porto Bay); * António Vidal (APECATE); * Assis Correia (Associação Comercial e Industrial do Funchal); * Bruno Pereira (Câmara Municipal do Funchal); * Cândido Mendes (Federação Portuguesa de Turismo Rural); * Carina Monteiro; * Carla Cardoso (UCP Braga); *Carla Ponte (Câmara Municipal de Albufeira); *Carla Salsinha (Entidade Regional de Turismo da Região de Lisboa );* Carlos Costa; * Carlos Fernandes (ESTG-IPVC); * Carlos Martins; * Carlos Martins (OPIUM); * Carlos Paneiro; * Carlos Torres (ESHTE); * Carolina Morgado; * Catarina Cabrita; * Catarina Cunha (Câmara Municipal do Porto); Estudante; * Conceição Estudante; * Cristina Ávila (Associação de Turismo dos Açores); * Cristina Dias; * Cristina Gouveia; * Cristina Siza Vieira (Associação da Hotelaria de Portugal); * Desidério Silva; * Diogo Batista (Sousa Batista & Associados); * Domingos Silva; * Duarte Correia (World2Meet); * Eduardo Cabrita (MSC Cruzeiros); * Eduardo Jesus; * Eduardo Miranda (ALEP -Associação do Alojamento Local); * Eduardo Souto Moura (AICEP); * Fátima Vila Maior (FIL –Feira Internacional de Lisboa); * Fernando Fernandes (Quinta das Escomoeiras); * Fernando Neves (Hotel do Colégio); * Fernando Vieira; * Francisco de Calheiros (Associação de Turismo de Habitação); * Francisco Pita (ANA Aeroportos, S.A.); * Francisco Teixeira (Melair); * Frèdéric Frère (Embrace); * Frederico Costa (Pousadas de Portugal); * Gama Mor; * Gavin Eccles; * Gonçalo Salgado (Grupo SushiCafe/UrActive); * Hélder Martins; * Hélio Loureiro (Hotel Porto Palácio); * Henrique Moura; * Henrique Montelobo (Onyria Resorts); * Henrique Veiga (Aequitate); * Isabel Cardoso; * Isabel Morais (Sogrape Vinhos); * Isabel Pilar (Exquisite Portugal); * Jan E. Ringertz (Octant Hotels); * João Fernandes; * João Monteiro (Hotéis Rurais de Portugal); * Joaquim Ribeiro (J.A.S.E. –Empreendimentos Turísticos); * João Paulo Reis (Scalivete); * João Silva (Team Quatro); * João Welsh (TopAtlântico Madeira); * Joaquim Almeida (ARAC); * Joaquim Anes Pinto (Hotel Beach & Golf); * Joaquim Antunes (Instituto Politécnico de Viseu); * Jorge Abrantes; * Jorge Aguiar (Bensaúde);* Jorge Aníbal Catarino; * Jorge Gassin (Barceló Hotel Beds); * Jorge Humberto (Turismo Região de Lisboa); * Jorge Jesus; * Jorge Marrão (Deloitte); * Jorge Rebelo de Almeida (Grupo Vila Galé); * Jorge Rodrigues (Templar – Rotas e Destinos Turísticos); * Jorge Umbelino (Escola Superior de Hotelaria e Turismo do Estoril); * José Arimateia (Visabeira Turismo); * J. Carlos Pinto Coelho (Onyria Resorts); * José Elias (Revista Turisver); *José Manuel Santos (Turismo do Alentejo e do Ribatejo, ER); * José Roquette (Grupo Pestana); * Júlio Meirinhos; * Júlio Mendes (Universidade do Algarve); * Lourenço Marçal (Grupo Continental); * Luciano Gouveia (Palheiro Estate); * Luigi Valle; * Luís Correia da Silva; * Luís Luz; * Luís Marques (AETUR); * Luís Monteiro D ́Aguiar (Eurofun); * Luís Veiga (Natura-IMB Hotels); * Mafalda Magalhães (Museu Futebol Clube do Porto); * Manuel Dias (MDTUR); * Manuel Marques (Douro Azul, S.A.); * Manuela Sarmento (Universidade Lusíada); * Maria José Silva (RAVT); * Mário Ascenção (HAAGA-HELIA -University of Applied Sciences); * Margarida Belém (Câmara Municipal de Arouca); * Mário Ferreira (Douro Azul, S.A.); * Mário Ferreira (Nau Hotels); * Marta Bensaúde Pires; * Marta Guerreiro (Novo Banco dos Açores); * Marta Sá Lemos (APDL); * Miguel Cymbron (VIP Hotels); * Miguel Júdice (Quinta das Lágrimas); * Miguel Moital (Universidade de Bournemouth); *Miguel Perestrello (MOVIJOVEM); * Miguel Simões de Almeida; * Miguel Sousinha; * Miguel Velez; * Mónica Fernandes (Lisboatur); * Nazir Din (SANA Hotels Portugal); * Noel Dias; * Nuno Azevedo; * Nuno Fazenda (Professor Universitário); * Nuno Pimenta; * Nuno Santos (Solférias); * Orlando Carrasco (International Consultants Iberia); * Paulo Águas (Universidade do Algarve); * Paulo Geisler (Lufthansa); * Paulo Lei (Ferpinta); * Paulo Leite; * Paulo Mendes; * Paulo Parreira (SmartSightseeing); * Paulo Rita (NOVA Information Management School); * Paulo S. Cunha (Casa da Música); * Pedro Aires Abreu; * Pedro Ferreira (APAVT); * Pedro Gordon (GEA Portugal); * Pedro Lopes (Grupo Pestana); * Pedro Machado; * Pedro Pereira (Hotel Miraparque); * Pedro Silva; * Raul Geraldes (PelicanoTravel); * Reinaldo Teixeira (Garvetur); * Ricardo Valente (Câmara Municipal do Porto); * Rita Soares (Martins Soares); * Roberto Antunes (NEST -Centro de Inovação do Turismo); * Roberto Gomes; * Rocha de Matos (Associação Industrial Portuguesa); * Rodolfo Faustino; * Rodrigo Machaz (Memmo Baleeira Hotel); * Rosário Torres Costa (Turismo de Portugal, IP); * Rui Ochôa (Event Point); * Salvador Alves Dias (Associação de Jornalistas Portugueses de Turismo); * Sancho Silva (Cestur); * Sandra Carvão (UN Tourism); * Sandra Figueiredo (Porto Cruz); * Sónia Almeida (ADERE); * Susana Ribeiro; * Susana Luz; * Teresa Vieira (Sociedade de Turismo da Feira); * Tiago Raiano (New Tour Azores, SA); * Valente de Oliveira; * Vasco Malaquias de Lemos; * Virgínia Trigo (ISCTE); * Vítor Fraga (SDEA); * Vítor Neto (Ex-Secretário de Estado do Turismo); * Vítor Silva

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