Casting Call for long running Channel 5 series

Casting CallAre you a British Expat whose hotel, guesthouse or B&B is in desperate need of a helping hand? Could your business really benefit from a once-in-lifetime opportunity with help and advice from a well known hotel expert?

We are on the hunt for expat family run or privately owned Hotels, Guesthouses or B&B’s that feel they could benefit from straight-talking and practical advice.

IN LOCO Association launches a shop of Regional Products

IN LOCO Association launches a shop of Regional ProductsThe name is "Made In Loco" and aims to promote the high quality products of the Algarve. It is located in the Municipal market of São Brás de Alportel, and opened to the public on August 2nd.

There you can find a diverse showcase of high-quality products carefully selected for the most demanding consumers.

Neal’s Yard Remedies launch 'Organic Cleanse & Revitalise Week' in the Algarve

Neal’s Yard Remedies launch 'Organic Cleanse & Revitalise Week' in the AlgarveSituated upon the majestic cliffs overlooking the endless Atlantic Ocean amid the raw beauty of nature, Boutique Hotel Vivenda Miranda has always appreciated and respected the natural world as well as being committed to the wellbeing of their guests. Therefore they are delighted to announce that Neal’s Yard Remedies (NYR), a global leader in ethical, organic health and beauty, have become their health and wellness partner.

Conrad Algarve has Iberia's best pool

Algarve’s Conrad Algarve swimming poolTravel website Trivago has compiled a list of the top ten best hotel swimming pools in the Iberian Peninsula and the Algarve’s Conrad Algarve Hotel has topped the list.

The award winning pool is a Pebblepools®’ project, and features Pebbletec® natural stone interior.

Algarve's Zoomarine voted best theme park in Portugal

zoomarineTripAdvisor has announced that the Algarve's Zoomarine has been ranked, for the second consecutive year, as the number one theme park in Portugal.

Zoomarine is the only Portuguese park represented in the European Top 25, lying in 7th place, elected from the biggest online travelling community.

Vila Vita Parc completes major renovation

Vila Vita ParcLast week VILA VITA Parc unveiled a series of property wide, multi million euro renovation works, which includes refurbishments to the main building, gardens, 61 Deluxe Rooms, 4 Junior and 6 Grand Suites as well as the two Penthouse Suites on the top floor.

Proposed taxes in draft Portuguese online gambling law unworkable

casinoWhilst the Remote Gambling Association welcomes the initiative of the Portuguese government in deciding to regulate the Portuguese online gambling market, the proposed punitive taxes on stakes of 8-16% for online sports betting in the present draft law will render the market unviable for the vast majority of online operators who might otherwise decide to apply for licences and invest in Portugal.

The proposed law on online gambling is presently in the process of going through the Portuguese parliamentary process. Such punitive levels of taxation will severely limit competition in the Portuguese sports betting market to the detriment of Portuguese consumers and the tax revenues that the Portuguese state could take were the market to be taxed at a sensible rate of gross gaming revenue.

Earn before the Summer season 2015 - Algarve SUP Festival

Algarve Sup Festival 2015We have been inundated with information requests about the Algarve SUP Festival – Summer 2015 and the marketing campaign that we are currently running. It has been impossible to answer or see everyone that has entered into contact with us in the past few weeks, as we are but a very small team.

As a result we have decided to provide you with as much information as possible, to hopefully trigger your interest in being part of the biggest event that the Algarve has ever had.