Portugal tourist spending hits record €12.87B in H1 2026
Revenue per tourist is rising even as accommodation volumes cool. A signal for 2027 rate strategy.
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Tourists spent €12.87 billion in Portugal in the first half of 2026, a record and a 4.2% increase year on year. The number matters for STR operators because revenue per tourist is still growing even as accommodation volumes and overnight stays cool.
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