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2021 Trends for Local Accommodation

This year 2020 was certainly a year completely different from any other. Many even claim that we are in a “new normal”. Thus, there is a need to rethink the trends that will come next year for Local Accommodation and to put any concerns in perspective. In this sense, it is essential to adopt the latest trends […]

Economical tips to warm up your AL this winter

Quando o inverno chega, já se sabe que a conta da luz sobe. E não é por acaso! Ligam-se os aquecedores, climatizadores, lareiras elétricas... Mas existem algumas formas de aquecer a casa sem precisar gastar mais eletricidade e conseguir, ao mesmo tempo, manter o seu Alojamento Local quente durante o inverno. Isolamento Preste especial atenção […]

What cannot be missing in a Portuguese house | Decoration

Receiving foreign guests brings the opportunity to show them a little of what our country's culture is. And Portuguese culture is rich in historical decorative elements that characterize it. Would you like to include typical national decor in your Local Accommodation? This article will highlight 8 essential items for decorating a typical house […]

New operating requirements for your Local Accommodation | Ordinance No. 262/2020

On November 6, Ordinance No. 262/2020 was published, which defines the new operating requirements for Local Accommodation. This Ordinance was already foreseen as a consequence of the change to the law that occurred in October 2018. We highlight some measures: You can check in and deliver information to users in person or […]

Recovery Plan for your Local Accommodation | Covid-19

Are you an LA Manager? Start working today to design a recovery plan to manage your business in these tough times. Here are some of our recommendations.

Surveys in Local Accommodation

Local accommodation establishments can be inspected by ASAE, the competent city council and Turismo de Portugal IP

Breakfast at AL: How does VAT work?

When there is a meal service in the accommodation, VAT rates vary depending on how they are considered.

AL History: How it came about

With the growing tourist activity, local accommodation has emerged as an alternative for tourists looking for cheaper solutions.

HACCP for Local Accommodation

Food and Beverages can be an integral part of a lodging business and a very relevant source of income.

“Clean & Safe” digital platform: QR CODE

One of the primary objectives of creating this platform is also to make it possible for tourists to assess the degree of confidence.

Could properties that are linked to LA activity be depreciated at the rate of 5%?

When this issue was raised, the Order of Certified Accountants came to give its technical opinion. Read it here!

Distanciamento Social no envio dos dados para a UCEF

With the features of the BA Direto platform it is possible to collect the data of foreign guests before the day of arrival.