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Accommodation Bulletin
Portuguese airports registered an increase of 177% in January.
According to AICEP, national airports received 2.1 million people in January. This number is however 40% below the numbers recorded before the pandemic. Still, when compared to 2021, there is an improvement of 177%.
rural tourism in Portugal
Rural Tourism in Portugal plays an important role in the national economy, not only for its ability to “export inside” and boost economies, but also for the creation of jobs, promoting sustainability and generating income for other sectors of activity that benefit from Tourism. The rural tourism accommodation units, […]
Local accommodation and added value: what changes?
The capital gains tax regime for AL properties changed in 2021. We explain the main measures with an impact on owners. Capital gains in 2020 In two moments, taxes were paid on capital gains: when registering a property as Local Accommodation, in which the value at the time of acquisition and the […]
Energy Certificate: what it is and how to order
The Energy Certificate became mandatory by law, since December 2013, for all buildings, new or old, from the moment they are placed for lease. What is the Energy Certificate? The Energy Certificate is a mandatory document that aims to assess the energy efficiency of a property. This effectiveness can […]
Transform your home into a Local Accommodation
Transforming your home into Local Accommodation for tourist leasing is an excellent option to earn extra income. In Portugal, it is estimated that the hosts obtain an extra income of 3,350 euros per year with short term rentals. 1. The property will have a greater advantage if the dwelling is located in Lisbon, Porto or Algarve, […]
Get more ratings and positive comments
Obtaining positive reviews on your accommodation favors its positioning on booking sites like Booking and AirBnB and increases the probability of the customer wanting to return. 5 star scores are really about exceeding expectations. Here are some strategies: 1. A good presentation Include good quality photographs and sell experiences, incorporating photographs […]
Maximize the profits of your Local Accommodation
Small improvements can be decisive in a strategy and offer great results in reducing costs. Ensuring that current operations are as simple as possible and that all spaces are being used to their maximum capacity is the first step you should take when considering how you can be more successful in your business. […]
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
When winter comes, it is already known that the electricity bill goes up. And it is not by chance! Heaters, air conditioners, electric fireplaces are turned on ... But there are some ways to heat the house without having to spend more electricity and at the same time being able to keep your Local Accommodation warm during the winter. Isolation Pay special attention […]
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.
