VOICED : Lisbon struggles to embrace future whilst holding onto past

The video discusses Lisbon's booming tourism industry, which has led to significant economic growth but also poses challenges for local businesses. Many buildings in the city center are being converted into hotels by foreign investors, leading to evictions of traditional businesses. This rapid development raises concerns about cultural preservation and the sustainability of tourism. The video highlights the tension between modernization and maintaining Lisbon's cultural heritage.

What was the increase in the number of visitors to Lisbon during the first half of the year?

• 25%

• 20%

• 14%

• 10%

What is the main concern of local traders like Nuno regarding the tourism boom?

• Fear of losing their businesses due to building conversions

• Increased competition from new bars

• Lack of interest in traditional Portuguese culture

• Rising costs of traditional cherry liquor

What is happening to most of the buildings in Lisbon's city center?

• They are being transformed into hotels and hostels

• They are being demolished

• They are being preserved as historical sites

• They are being converted into museums

What is a potential risk mentioned regarding the increase in hotels in Lisbon?

• A rise in hotel prices

• A shortage of hotel staff

• An oversupply of hotels with not enough tourists

• A decrease in hotel quality

What is likely to happen to the former convent mentioned in the transcript?

• It will be converted into a museum

• It will become a shopping mall and luxury hotel

• It will be turned into a community center

• It will be preserved as a historical site