The USA is already the seventh most important external market for the Algarve, registering a sustained growing demand since the pandemic. In 2024, still without direct connections, North American tourists exceeded 500,000 overnight stays in the region, corresponding to a growth of 13% compared to 2023. Growth was also recorded in the number of guests, reaching almost 200,000 visitors, representing an increase of 10.5% compared to the previous year.

The implementation of this direct connection “is the result of continuous and structured work carried out” by Turismo do Algarve, in conjunction with several institutional partners, and is part of a broader external promotion plan that has been intensified in the US and Canadian markets since the beginning of 2024, as a way of capitalizing on this increase in demand.

“We want to position the Algarve as a reference in the imagination of travellers looking for a European destination with its own identity, authenticity and quality offerings. We see this new air connection as a new chapter of opportunities for the region, which we want to write with consistency and a vision for the future”, highlights André Gomes, president of Turismo do Algarve.