When good gastronomy and genuine hospitality come together, we inevitably think in emotions, senses, lived experiences, or even the ones we still want to live. You cannot think of restaurants without emotion. However, it is the rational factor that brings balance. Despite everything, it’s a business. We know that behind every dish there may be […]
The Restaurants’ Sector is going through one of the most dynamic and challenging phases in its history. After decades of evolving around gastronomic quality, service efficiency and hospitality, the sector is now undergoing a real revolution, where the overall customer experience has become the center of everything. It is no longer enough to serve well. […]
Luxury in hospitality has changed its skin. It’s no longer just about a majestic lobby or an Instagram-worthy room. Today, intentionality is required: spaces that welcome with sincerity, materials that breathe authenticity, and experiences that extend beyond the stay, experiences that inspire new ways of living, well beyond the hotel walls. And it is precisely […]
In contemporary hospitality, speaking of sustainability means speaking of competitiveness, responsibility, and innovation. At Costa Verde, we embraced more than two decades ago the conviction that environmental and social management could not merely be about legal compliance, but rather an essential part of our identity. Our commitment has been certified from an early stage: since […]
Portugal is not just another dot on the map. It is an experience—an invitation to slow down, to connect, to feel. In recent years, it has emerged as the perfect destination for three key trends reshaping tourism: Slow Travel, Sustainability, and Solo Travel. Let’s dive into this trio that makes Portugal a unique place in […]
“New year, new life!” This is the sentence that haunts us whenever a new year begins, often without us really knowing why. It’s as if the 365 days that are behind us require a transformation, a turning point. We often think about that because everyone around us seems to be doing the same. Influenced by […]
Everything suggests that 2024 will be another record year for national tourism. Let’s see: As of September 2024, the total number of overnight stays in Portugal was 63.5 million, compared to 62.2 million in 2023 (an increase of 2.1%) and 56.2 million in 2019, i.e. an increase of 13% compared to the year before the […]
In a market characterised by the transition from mass customisation to mass personalisation (boosted by Industry 4.0), industries have to adapt to an even greater consumer participation in product design. Manufacturing processes have to be redesigned, in order to increase variety while maintaining productivity and cost. 3D printing has made it possible to begin this […]
Breakfast is not just the most important meal of the day. For hoteliers, it’s also a crucial tool for increasing sales, improving their reviews and gaining more online visibility. If we think about it, from the customer’s perspective, the food itself isn’t the most important thing, but rather the whole positive experience related to the […]
In recent years, Portuguese gastronomy has grown, recognised and transformed itself. It has become mature and internationalised. Whilst we have not one, not two, not three, but dozens of awarded and cross-border recognized chefs, each year new talents and innovative and ambitious projects emerge all over the country. Today, we speak fearlessly of a new […]
