Data from the BdP, shows that, compared to May 2024, tourism revenue—which is measured by spending by foreign tourists in Portugal—grew by 149.84 million euros.

Compared to the previous month of April, which included Easter celebrations, the increase in tourism revenue was even more significant, reaching 15.5%, representing an increase of 348.57 million euros.

Similar to tourism revenue, tourism imports – which are measured by Portuguese tourists' spending abroad – also increased by 4.8%, reaching €629.33 million, representing a €29 million increase compared to tourism imports in May 2024.

Compared to April, when tourism imports totalled €633.73 million, there was a decrease in Portuguese travel abroad, with a contraction of €4.4 million or 0.7%. This indicates that the Portuguese travelled more abroad in April, likely due to the Easter holidays.

BdP data also shows that, in May, the Travel and Tourism balance was €1,972.29 million, representing a 6.5% increase compared to May 2024, with this indicator increasing by €120.84 million.

However, compared to April, the Travel and Tourism balance grew by 21.8%, representing an increase of €352.97 million compared to the €1,619.32 million recorded in April.

The accumulated total through May is already close to €10 million.

Data from the BdP also indicates that, through May, tourism revenue has already reached €9,843.92 million, representing an increase of 5.6%, or €524.43 million, compared to the €9,319.49 million recorded through May 2024.

Regarding tourism imports, which totaled €2,271.99 million through May, there was a 4.4% increase, with this indicator increasing €95.47 million compared to the €2,176.52 million.

The balance reached €7,554.44 million, an increase of 5.6%, or €402.47 million, compared to the €7,151.97 million recorded between January and May 2024.