Tourism Is Back On Track In Portugal With Record Visits To The Country

LISBON, PORTUGAL - APRIL 09: A couple looks at productos on display at Birkenstock shoe store in Chiado, a tourist favored area, Lisbon on April 09, 2024, in Lisbon, Portugal. Tourism generated 25 billion euros in Portugal during 2023, and it was the best year ever. According to Portuguese government throughout 2023 several tourism demand indicators have broken records. There were more than 30 million guests - an increase of around 10 percent compared to 2019, which had been the best tourist year so far - and 77 million overnight stays. Revenues of around 25 billion euros represent growth of 37 percent compared to 2019 and 18.5 percent compared to 2022. This growth extends to the whole country and is seen throughout the year. Tourism is expected to grow even more in 2024. (Photo by Horacio Villalobos#Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)