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Investors in Portuguese cities report returns of up to 15% from renovations
‘The front door opened only when an operatic-sounding doorbell was rung, followed by a warm Portuguese welcome’
Portugal is a country of travellers, so there is a lot of influence from around the world
While other countries spend a fortune attracting ‘influencers’, in Portugal it has happened organically
Centuries of centralisation blamed for neglect, rural flight and sense of abandonment
Browse in the world’s longest-running bookshop before getting a haircut in a jazz bar
Globetrotters join locals to indulge in custard tarts created by Portuguese monks
The city is attracting more buyers from abroad, just as housing reforms have aided developers
YOOX Net-a-Porter chief says company's future is on mobile devices
Miroslava Duma on fabric made from orange peel and lab-grown diamonds
Daniel Garrahan reports on the industry's challenges and opportunities
Jean-François Palus talks to Lionel Barber about luxury's new climate
The Russian entrepreneur’s mission is to bring together the worlds of technology and luxury. But do they want to be connected?
Chef says restaurants must offer memories
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