Overnight stays in the tourist accommodation with the highest growth in four months in September

In September, the tourism accommodation sector in Portugal saw a 2% increase in overnight stays, totaling 8.7 million. Total revenues reached €890.2 million, with room revenues at €696.6 million, marking growths of 6.1% and 6.0%, respectively. The first nine months of the year showed a 5.3% increase in total revenues to €6.02 billion. The growth in overnight stays was driven by both residents and non-residents, with the UK remaining the largest market. The average length of stay decreased slightly to 2.57 nights, while occupancy rates showed minor declines. The North region experienced the highest revenue growth, while the Algarve and Lisbon also contributed significantly to total revenues.