Journeys Representation has welcomed its first European DMC to its portfolio with the addition of Querencia Portugal.

Avalon Waterways christened its 15th Suite Ship in Europe last Thursday, 28 March 2024, in Pinhão, Portugal. American actress and comedian, Cheri Oteri, officially christened the new ship, Avalon Alegria, as Godmother on the Douro River.

Actress and comedienne, Cheri Oteri, has been revealed as the Godmother for Avalon Waterways’ new ship on the Douro River, debuting in March 2024. Widely known for the rise of female entertainers on Saturday Night Live in the US, Oteri will christen Avalon Alegria in an international ceremony on 28 March 2024 in Pinhão, Portugal.

AmaWaterways is boosting its inaugural ‘Soulful Experience in France’ this summer, with the luxury river cruise line releasing a new addition to the 2024 lineup of Soulful Experience river cruise and land packages celebrating Black history and culture along the rivers.

APT will launch a new custom-built river ship for the Douro in Portugal, setting sail for the first time in 2024.

Nobu Hospitality continues its global expansion strategy, revealing it will debut its first property in Portugal in the heart of Lisbon.

Viking has ratcheted up the number of departures on its top-selling European River Cruises for the 2023 season, adding more than 50 new sailings.

W Algarve in Portugal has been accepted into Virtuoso’s exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprising over 2,200 preferred suppliers in 100 countries.

Avalon Waterways will make its Douro debut with a new itinerary in Portugal and Suite Ship – Avalon Alegria – in 2024, the cruise line has confirmed today [Friday 16 September 2022].

AmaWaterways has introduced 14 additional sailings to its 2022 and 2023 Portugal river cruising season aboard AmaDouro.

Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours has unveiled a new Morocco and the Iberian Peninsula itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse departing in April 2022.

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas is adding a second destination to its Portuguese portfolio – Six Senses Lisbon – slated to open in 2025.