TTW
25 March 2025
Portugal’s tourism industry, one of the country’s most vital economic sectors, is grappling with uncertainty regarding the construction of the new Lisbon Airport.
The ongoing delays and the projected 20-year timeline for the completion of the new facility have created significant concern for tourism professionals.
The new airport project, which was officially proposed to be located at the Alcochete Shooting Range, has become a hotly debated issue within the country’s political landscape.
Despite previous government assurances, the uncertainty surrounding its construction and completion is now threatening to undermine Portugal’s tourism sector, with many fearing that the delays will push the country’s ability to keep pace with rising international travel demands to the brink.
