
PSD and PS exchange accusations about tourism in the Azores
The reduction of sleeping in the archipelago follows a trend contrary to that observed at national level, since the country grew, on average, 0.7% in June and 1.3% in the..
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Now, in the light of indicators higher than those recorded in 2024, he speaks of setback. In the first half of 2026, the Azores totaled 1.8 million nights in tourist accommodation (-4.6%) and 578.4 thousand guests (-3.6%). According to the SREA, in June, in the "assembly of tourist accommodation establishments (hotels, local accommodation and tourism in rural areas) of the Azores there were 506.4 thousand overnight stays, less than 3.8% than in the same month".
Furthermore, For the ninth month in a row, the Azores recorded a decrease in the number of overnight stays in tourist accommodation in June, with a fall of 3.8% from the same period, according to data from the Regional Statistical Office (SREA). The PSD/Açores accused the PS today of taking “a contradictory position” on the evolution of tourism in the region, arguing that the sector should bet on creating value and “not being held hostage by a single statistical indicator”.
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Now, in the light of indicators higher than those recorded in 2024, he speaks of setback.
reliability low1/2 sourcesIn the first half of 2026, the Azores totaled 1.8 million nights in tourist accommodation (-4.6%) and 578.4 thousand guests (-3.6%).
reliability low1/2 sourcesAccording to the SREA, in June, in the "assembly of tourist accommodation establishments (hotels, local accommodation and tourism in rural areas) of the Azores there were 506.4 thousand overnight stays, less than 3.8% than in the same month".
reliability low1/2 sourcesFor the ninth month in a row, the Azores recorded a decrease in the number of overnight stays in tourist accommodation in June, with a fall of 3.8% from the same period, according to data from the Regional Statistical Office (SREA).
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The PSD/Açores accused the PS today of taking “a contradictory position” on the evolution of tourism in the region, arguing that the sector should bet on creating value and “not being held hostage by a single statistical indicator”.
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