Number of Overnight Stays in Madeira and Azores in June Exceeded 2019 Levels

According to a press release issued by the Institute, the tourist accommodation sector registered 2.7 million guests and 7.2 million overnight stays in June 2022, AtoZSerwisPlus.com reports.

“In June, the domestic market contributed with 2.3 million overnight stays (+16.5 per cent), and the external markets totalled 4.8 million (+241.8 per cent). Compared to June 2019, the domestic market grew by 7.0 per cent, and external markets decreased by 3.5 per cent,” the statement of the Institute reads.

The Institute further shows that in the first six months of 2022, the number of overnight stays increased by 252.4 per cent (+84.1 per cent in residents and +529.5 per cent in non-residents). Compared to the same period in 2019, the number of overnight stays decreased by 7.0 per cent.

Apart from the above-mentioned, the Institute provided data for the second quarter of 2022 too. The Institute shows that in the second quarter of 2022, the number of overnight stays increased by 209.9 per cent compared to the same period in 2019. Overnight stays from residents increased by 55.6 per cent, whereas those from tourists increased by 450.1 per cent.

Data for July and August are yet to be revealed. However, the number of tourist arrivals and overnight stays is expected to be even higher.

Portugal continues to be one of the most popular destinations. Data from the travel intelligence platform, Mabrian, show that Portugal’s capital, Lisbon, was ranked as the sixth best value-for-money European tourist destination. Such a ranking was made based on air connectivity, average hotel prices, and visitor satisfaction levels.

Lisbon is followed by Madrid and Milan, placed in seventh and eighth place respectively. On the other hand, Zagreb, Athens, and Ljubljana top the list. The capitals of Croatia, Greece, and Slovenia were chosen as the best value-for-money tourist destinations in Europe.

It is believed that Portugal continues to register positive trends as the country lifted its COVID entry rules. Portugal dropped its entry rules in July, meaning that since then, all persons, even those without a vaccination, recovery, or test certificate, have been permitted restriction-free entry to the country.

Nonetheless, the authorities decided to extend the mask rule until the end of August. In line with the current rules, all persons must wear a face mask when accessing public transport.