Exceptional Family Summer Savings - Book now your luxury Suite at 40% off and Save €300!

With respect to the regional monthly occupancy figures, the Algarve Tourism Board keeps on registering lower figures in comparison to last year. May 2009 in Vilamoura / Quarteira / Quinta do Lago saw occupancies drop by 25,6, while more specifically the 5-star hotels and aparthotels showed for a decrease of a staggering 38,8%!

To counter balance this we thought of bringing you some positive news and offer you a family escape to the Beach with a stay As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa.

As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa in Vilamoura welcomes families this month with its "Kids Stay On Us" offer that allows children under 12 years old to stay free. During June 2009, "Kids Stay On Us" offers savings for families including extra bed in the parents' suite for up to two children at no additional cost and complimentary breakfast. Various recreational facilities such as full use of swimming pools and tennis courts can be enjoyed at no charge.

Kids Stay On Us' represents exceptional value, making this month an ideal time for families planning a holiday in the Algarve.

Treat yourself to 3 nights in a luxurious one bedroom suite for as little as €150 per night, or €220 for a spectacular 2 bedroom suite! For more information or to book please dial +351 289 304 900 or e-mail: reservas.ascascatas@imocom-grupo.com and ask about our JuneRO promotion!

Algarve promoted in Galicia

The Algarve Tourism Association has started a new campaign at a Toursim Fair in Vigo - Inviting Galacia to the Algarve - , following similar campaigns where Porto and Lisbon were invited too.

Visitors are offered free access and are eligble to win free stays

The climate, proximity and quality of offering are the ingredients to atrract the visitors

Seeing the current economic down-turn, the internal and Spanish markets have increased their relative importance in the hotel occupancies.

ATA promotes inaugeral flight Gatwick Faro

ATA PROMOVE VOO INAUGURAL GATWICK-FARO

No âmbito da nova rota Gatwick-Faro operada pela Aer Lingus, a partir de 26 de Abril, a Associação Turismo do Algarve (ATA), em parceria com a sua agência de Relações Publicas no Reino Unido – Hills Balfour Synergy, a delegação do AICEP de Londres e a companhia aérea irlandesa, promove uma mega visita educacional com agentes do sector e jornalistas britânicos.

Recorde-se que a Aer Lingus vai passar a efectuar dois voos diários para Londres. Numa altura em que se assiste à retracção de investimentos por parte de agentes turísticos internacionais, a ATA saúda o esforço da Aer Lingus e congratula-se com abertura desta nova operação para Faro, a qual oferece novas possibilidades para os turistas do principal mercado emissor para o Algarve.

Recent Occupancy Levels Algarve

Earlier this week I recieved the latest statistics on occupancies in the Algarve and yesterday SIC Noticias covered the fact that March ´09 statistics have not been as bad since 1995!

For those wanting to learn more (text in Portuguese) about the effects per region or star classification, please click here

Algarve Tourist Association starts Irish Campaign

In May the Algarve Tourist Association (ATA) starts promoting the Algarve on the Irish TV and 180 city busses in Dublin, Cork and limerick with the slogan “Algarve. A Family Paradise this Summer”.

On the channels RTE and TV3 a total of 167 spots of 20 seconds will promote the Algarve as the perfect family destination - predominantely aimed at women's programmes, such as the Oprah Winfrey Show, Judge Judy, Mornings Ireland Am, aiming to reach 3.7 million viewers.

Spring Break Vilamoura

Spring Break Vilamoura

from €45 p.p.p.n

Take advantage of our special suites offer for April/May and enjoy the best the Algarve has to offer this Spring: entertainment, gourmet offers, sport or cultural events and of course, the everpresent sunshine.

For information please call (+351) 289 304 900 or for reservations, please click here

As Cascatas on Social Media Networks

As Cascatas Vilamoura is now also active on various Social Media Networks. Please check us out and follow us or become a fan.

Every month we draw a winner for a free stay at our resort.

In the meanwhile we will keep you posted on further anticipated inclusions on YouTube and Wikipedia.