ANA Aeroportos de Portugal, on Friday 13 October inaugurated, in the restricted area of Faro Airport, its fourth Portfolio shop.

This commercial area, already present in Lisbon, Madeira and Porto airports, promotes brands, products and experiences that represent the best of what is made in Portugal. Divided into five worlds—Culture, Crafts, Design, Fashion and Flavours—this Portfolio shop will have a decisive role in promoting national brands and products to travellers.

The Portfolio – Made of Portugal brand is owned by ANA, who selected its partner, AREAS, experienced in brand management at airports, for the operational management of the brand in the multiple airports. The brand has as its guiding principles the authenticity, originality, creativity and innovation of which Portugal is made.

In addition to the five worlds, integrated into the shop, there is an area with Portuguese jewellery and a range of the brand’s exclusive products, called Portfolio Selection. On the coffee counter, the traditional flavours of Portugal may be tasted, and visitors will be surprised here and there by several initiatives connected to the showing of Portuguese art and culture.

At Faro Airport, the brand kept the spirit of the brand and the common thread that makes these areas true calling cards of the country. However, the characteristics of the region of Algarve stand out, making this a unique space: regional confectionery (Dom Rodrigos; morgados, almond sweets), wicker products and basketry made with weaved palm and cane, artisanal pottery, corks of Algarve, decorative chimneys, tiles with Moorish inspiration, among other typical articles.

As a result of the continuous search for the best partners and products, 139 carefully selected suppliers—many of them local—are present, among which 18 are from brands that invested in the space, such as Delta, Unicer, Lanidor, Pelcor, Castelbel, Benamôr, Ach Brito and Confiança, Briosa cannery, José Gourmet cannery, Sandeman, Esporão, Casa da Prisca, Casa Grande Chocolatier, Portugal Jewels, Pekan, Cubanas, Arte Lusa. All of them helped build a creative and innovative product offering for Faro Airport’s passengers in 310 m2 of Portuguese identity.

The type of passenger served was not forgotten either: this being an audience typically British and travelling for leisure, there was a focus on Grab & Go formats in the cafeteria offering and a wide variety of white and rosé wines, greatly appreciated by this market. Greater focus was also place on children, with a commercial offer of both toys and games, and clothing.