According to reports from Portuguese media compiled by the Portuguese Chinese Newspaper, following the December 10 announcement that "Portugal has been awarded the title of World's Best Tourist Destination," further good news arrived on December 11, when Lisbon was named the "World's Best Tourist City" at the 2017 World Travel Awards held in Vietnam.
The World Travel Awards, established in 1993, is considered one of the most prestigious awards in the international tourism industry. Over 200,000 tourism experts and scholars from more than 160 countries, as well as the public, vote on cities, hotels, airlines, and more.
Reports indicate that the main reasons for Lisbon receiving this honor are its strong tourism appeal and high-quality short-term accommodation services. Lisbon's Mayor, Fernando Medina, stated, "The reason Lisbon can be honored as the 'World's Best Tourist City' is closely related to the government's investment in cultural heritage preservation, the city's rising influence, and the diversity of tourism projects. Lisbon provides excellent conditions for those who live and work here."
Portugal's tourism industry is once again in the global spotlight! The booming tourism sector has boosted Portugal's real estate market. As of October 31, the total amount of funds attracted by Portugal's Golden Residence Permit reached 3.3 billion euros, of which real estate investments have surpassed 3 billion euros. The latest report indicates that by October of this year, the transaction amount for commercial real estate in Portugal exceeded 1.5 billion euros, a 15% increase compared to the total transaction amount of 1.3 billion euros in 2016. In the completed transactions, the share of foreign capital exceeds 80%.
International investors' interest in Portuguese real estate has strengthened, which is related to the value for money of Portuguese assets. Portugal is one of the first countries in Europe to introduce a "buy-to-immigrate policy." Immigrating to Portugal allows one to experience extraordinary scenery while also enjoying multiple benefits such as investment returns and social welfare.
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This year, Portugal has added 12 new immigration offices, which means that the approval speed for Portugal's Golden Residence Permit will significantly improve. Now, applicants can obtain a "Golden Residence Permit" visa for the entire family across three generations by investing 500,000 euros in Portuguese real estate, allowing them to live and work in Portugal. One person applies, and the whole family can travel freely in European Schengen countries, enjoying high welfare benefits in Europe. Consultation hotline: 400-138-2929.