The preliminary assessments seem to indicate that this has
been so far a good summer season in Portugal. The number of foreign visitors is
up. Many of them chose the country because it remains tranquil and predictable.
There have been no serious labour disruptions this summer. It should continue like that.
Lisbon as seen from my veranda looks like a major destination
for large cruise ships. Every day I see at least two coming in the morning for
a day visit. It’s a great view. We need the business they bring in. But we also
need them to have a good day in the city and be able to go back and tell
everyone that the place is fine and worth the visit.
At the end of the day, tourism is about business and image.
Both are critical for a country like Portugal.
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