Between the 14th and 16th of May, the companies “were able to develop contacts with a view to establishing partnerships and businesses”, according to APAL.

The US market is considered by APAL to be an “important market for Albufeira, as it has a large margin for growth and is based on a tourist profile with great purchasing power”.

Albufeira receives around 20% of total North American overnight stays in the Algarve, with the majority of stays being outside of the main summer season.