The number of new listings coming onto the short-term rental market in Portugal has plunged as lockdowns to curb the spread of the coronavirus paralyzed the sector. Only 6,000 new properties have been listed across the country this year so far—the lowest figure since 2015, according to exclusive statistics provided to Via News. Out of…
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the global property market is well reflected in the grim statistics that are being released daily. The real estate sector in Portugal, like in many other countries, took a huge hit when the novel virus began to set the world ablaze with fear and uncertainty. With tourism at…
Relocating to a new country can be a daunting prospect but if you have the right people beside you who can help you navigate the intricate labyrinth of immigration pathways, the journey can be exciting and the payoff can be immense. There are numerous companies out there who promise to help individuals and businesses move abroad,…
Portugal is being added to the UK’s safe travel list, meaning arrivals from the country will be exempt from quarantine while Croatia, Austria, and Trinidad and Tobago are being removed, the British transport secretary has revealed. Grant Shapps announced the change in government policy in a tweet on Thursday: “Data shows we need to remove…
Like many other startups, SeaBookings had a very humble beginning but it was just the first step down a long road of adventure for a business that aspires to help tourists discover and experience the best that sea has to offer. “We were selling tickets for dolphin watching, cave tours, and BBQ cruise in…
Some cities around the globe have carved out such a special place in the minds of people in the startup world that they are effortlessly associated with the best business launch experience. European cities like London, Paris, Berlin, and Barcelona are usually mentioned in the same breath as San Francisco or New York when discussing…
In the whirlwind of news about the coronavirus pandemic, it can be hard to distinguish facts from rumors, false reports, and opinions. This confusion has taken a heavy toll on the tourism industry, which revolves around people and information. One example is Portugal that has been recently caught up in heated conversations about whether it…
Like dominoes lined up perfectly in a row, coronavirus began to knock down businesses all over the world one after another. Ismail Boali’s atelier in Lisbon was one of those places that were not left unscathed by the pandemic, which is plunging the global economy into its worst crisis since 2008. A fashion house built…
Portugal, like many other countries in the world, has not left unscathed by the ongoing coronavirus epidemic, with the social and business landscape being transformed in a manner never seen before. The Portuguese government has put a raft of measures in place to combat the spread of the virus and has announced several initiatives to…
Startup Portugal is taking steps toward attracting more foreign entrepreneurs and facilitating the collaboration between international and local investors, says a senior official at the public-private think tank. “We have to be able to attract entrepreneurs to Portugal faster and more easily,” João Mendes Borga, director at Startup Portugal, told Via News in a recent…
