The Algarve is booming. The southwestern region of Portugal has just been named Europe’s Best Beach Resort for the ninth time at the 29th World Travel Awards. Almost a habit for this region, worthy of a summer postcard. It is the ninth time since 2012 that the beach resort has won this award, and the fourth time in a row since 2019.prideAccording to Joao Fernandez, President of the Algarve Tourism Association.I would like to thank all tourism professionals for their dedication and professionalism, which contribute every day to making our region the best seaside destination in Europe.– he announced.
A distinction that rewards the “diversity and richness of the tourist offer” in the region.
The World Travel Awards have been honoring players in the world of tourism since 1993. Among the dozens of awards given out each year is the award for Best Beach Resort in Europe, which goes to the Algarve very regularly. Jean-Pierre Pinheiro, Director of the Portuguese Tourist Office in France, explains Figaro that this distinction essentially crowns the region’s multiple efforts in favor of tourism;This distinction rewards the richness and diversity of the tourist offer in the Algarvehe describes. “Professionals in the field have made many efforts to expand the local tourist offer. The resort offers its visitors a wide range of activities to do throughout the year, such as cycling or winemaking.. It is this complementarity of the tourist offer that was recognized by the jury this year“, he explains.
In addition to the distinction itself, the title “The best resort in EuropeOver the years, it has created many positive results for the region.These differences have benefited the Algarve’s popularity. This popularity has enabled us to convince some brands such as Accor group and Club Med to establish themselves in the region and in Portugal with quality projects.. During the decade, the Algarve also benefited from a real boom in hotel supply and air services.adds Jean-Pierre Pinheiro.
Source: Le Figaro
