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Portuguese Hotel Association wants free public transport

The Portuguese Hotel Association (AHP) is calling for free public transport for tourists, residents and workers "at least until the end of 2020" and exemption from tourist and municipal fees.

in News · 05 May 2020, 09:00 · 4 Comments

The Association sent a letter to the National Association of Municipalities and «to several» Portuguese counties with proposals to support hotel companies to help their recovery following the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Association recalled many hotel companies are currently "closed and have bleak prospects for the future".

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Comments

Excellent idea especially if flying into Faro
Can get expensive with cab fares

By Jennifer MIllar from Other on 05 May 2020, 12:51

I would like to visit Porto in June. My original plan had been postponed, I have outstanding flight to Porto from Prague Czech republic.
Can you advise me if I can visit Portugal in June. Thank you
Paul Snajdr

By Paul Snajdr from Other on 05 May 2020, 14:36

Will the airpors in lisbon etc be open next month. Im Irish and have a home in Algarve..love it there

By Mary from Other on 06 May 2020, 07:21

Yes i fly to faro too....great idea that would certainly help boost tourism

By Luis from UK on 06 May 2020, 11:51