Despite slower growth than in previous years, all indications suggest that 2025 will once again be a record year for national tourism. Accordingly: By October 2025, the total number of overnight stays in Portugal reached 72.8 million, compared to 71.2 million in the same period of 2024, representing growth of 2.2%. Total accommodation revenues associated […]
At Costa Verde, we have always believed that the role of a company goes far beyond producing goods or generating economic value. Companies carry a growing responsibility as social actors, capable of positively influencing the communities where they operate. Assuming social responsibility has been, for Costa Verde, a conscious, structured, and ongoing choice. It was in […]
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 […]
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 […]
Costa Verde offers a variety of customisation solutions, allowing porcelain items to be creatively and functionally customised, in line with each customer’s identity. Costa Verde’s customisation service is aimed at various segments, including hotels, restaurants, retail, and businesses, offering the opportunity to transform porcelain pieces into true vehicles of communication and distinction. The goal is […]
After consecutive record-breaking years for national tourism, many expected 2025 to be a challenging year in terms of maintaining the same growth trajectory. Sustaining the pace seen in 2023 and 2024 over multiple consecutive years was never going to be easy. However, 2025 may well become another record year for Portuguese tourism. Let’s take a […]
In the hospitality and catering industry, every detail matters. The customer’s dining experience begins long before the first bite—it starts with what they see. That’s why choosing the right tableware is much more than an aesthetic decision; it’s a strategic choice that impacts operations, brand image, and even the longevity of your investments. If you’re […]
How should we think about talent in the context of hospitality? By focusing primarily on individuals’ contributions, personality fit, and having a people’s people-driven attitude, the talent movement, by definition, succeeds in making the work placement and brand whole equal to the sum of the parts and no more. Best hospitality brands are obsessed with […]
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 […]
