A stag do expert is warning that crackdowns on raucous party behaviour could do more harm than good, after eight Brits were filmed crawling naked on a bar in broad daylight in Albufeira mayor José Carlos Rolo has vowed to bring in a strict code of conduct in response to the video, as he feels the town’s reputation is being ruined by drunken revellers. However, Matt Mavir, the managing director at which organises stag and hen dos across Europe, says a crackdown may not have the desired effect. “The vast majority of tourists – and indeed the overwhelming majority of our customers – are well behaved, respectful and travel abroad to let their hair down and celebrate their last night of freedom,” he said.
“There’s a very small minority of tourists, however, who drink too much and cause a nuisance. “When we’ve seen other destinations launch campaigns designed to keep British tourists away, they never work. “In Prague, leaders even discussed implementing measures such as a fancy-dress ban – a ridiculous and slightly embarrassing tactic that is simply unenforceable.
” It comes as Portuguese leaders announce that “enough is enough” and that they refuse to let Albuferia become a destination where “anything goes”. Rolo told local media that: “The recent behaviour of foreign holidaymakers prompted an emergency meeting convened by the municipal council with all security forces and associations in the tourism sector.” Rolo complained that “the image o.
