In 2008, the Port of Lisbon achieved an all-time high number of cruise calls (308) and passengers, establishing new national records. In 2008, more than 407,000 passengers arrived by cruise ship, a growth of 34%. The port received the first port call of 20 vessels, 7 new, having left the shipyards shortly before. This demonstrates…
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Airport Taxes to be Frozen from 2010
Airport taxes across Spain could be scrapped by next year, the central government announced yesterday. Minister of Public Works José Blanco announced that airport duties would be frozen in 2010 “until the economy shows signs of growth.” Additionally, airports in the Balearic and Canary Islands, and Melilla will be given a 30% bonus. Airlines that…
Orient-Express Hotels Sells Lapa Palace Hotel, Lisbon
Orient-Express: Owners and managers of 51 luxury hotels, restaurants, tourist trains and river cruise properties operating in 25 countries, sold Lisbon’s Lapa Palace hotel to a private Portuguese investor for 41.8 million USD. Orient-Express Hotels‘ President and Chief Executive Officer, Paul White said, “We have previously stated our intention to dispose of non-core assets. Lapa…