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 […]
“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 […]
