Over US $222.5 million in combined reported annual company turnover represented at Journeys Algarve 2026

London, 12 October 2026

The Algarve will welcome 45 luxury travel buyers representing over US $222.5 million in

combined reported annual company turnover when the inaugural Journeys Algarve takes

place from 14–17 October 2026 at Viceroy Ombria Algarve.

Organised by London-based Journeys Global Group, the sold-out boutique event will connect the region’s best luxury hotels, DMCs and experience providers with a delegation comprising 38 buyers based in the United States and Canada.

With just one week to go, the event, which sold out four months in advance, will be delivered

by Journeys with Visit Algarve as its destination partner, creating opportunities for new business through curated one-to-one meetings and immersive local experiences.

The calibre of the delegation is reflected in its clients’ spending power: nearly 60 per cent of

buyers report average client spending of at least USD 1,000 per night, with some reporting

more than USD 3,500. Organisations represented include American Express Canada, Global Travel Collection, Protravel International, Travel Edge, Travel Experts and Valerie

Wilson Travel.

Journeys Algarve will be delivered through the company’s proprietary Fam-Meet® format,

combining pre-scheduled business appointments with shared discovery of the destination.

The approach gives buyers first-hand knowledge of the products they may recommend to

their clients, while creating time for suppliers and buyers to get to know one another and

build trust.

“Hosting Journeys reflects our commitment to positioning the Algarve as a destination of

excellence in the luxury segment,” said André Gomes, President of Visit Algarve. “The

format aligns perfectly with our strategy to showcase the region in meaningful and innovative

ways. We believe this partnership will drive high-value tourism and long-lasting impact for

our local industry.”

“We are delighted to bring Journeys to the Algarve for the first time,” said Micaela Giacobbe,

Founder & CEO of Journeys Global Group. “The response to this inaugural event has been

very encouraging. Our aim is to give North American buyers a deeper understanding of the

destination and introduce them to the people who will be looking after their clients. Through

Fam-Meetings, those introductions become shared experiences, helping relationships develop naturally and creating a stronger foundation for future business.”

Viceroy Ombria Algarve will host the opening reception and part of the Fam-Meetings

programme. Delegates will also experience meetings and lunch at Vila Vita Parc, activities

and dinner at the Algarve International Circuit, and a discovery of Faro curated by Portugal

No Limits, before gathering for the closing dinner at Atlântico.

The programme will give buyers the opportunity to explore different aspects of the Algarve’s

luxury offering and meet the businesses behind them. A second edition has already been

confirmed for 3–6 October 2027, reinforcing Journeys’ long-term commitment to the region

and providing continuity for the relationships established this year.

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Issued by: Journeys Global Group press team

E-mail: info@journeys.global

Web: journeys.global

Journeys Global Group, founded by Micaela Giacobbe, operates globally and sustainably in

the luxury travel industry. Based in London, Journeys is the world-class tailored trade event

company connecting luxury travel suppliers with buyers globally, enabling them to build trust

and do business.

We rigorously qualify delegates to participate in our annual events to provide maximum

returns. Attendees network in the Fam-Meet® way of doing business: an experience-based

format that encourages deep and meaningful relationships.

Meetings do not take place in a traditional conference room with table-top meetings. Instead,

delegates, through a vast array of local experiences, have the opportunity to build memories

together. Memories, in turn, build trust — and trust leads to long-lasting business

relationships.

The group’s Founder & CEO, Micaela Giacobbe, and her internationally acclaimed,

award-winning team are committed to delivering cutting-edge networking experiences that

redefine luxury travel events worldwide.