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2023 Guide to Sustainable Tourism in Portugal

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02 September 2024

2023 Guide to Sustainable Tourism in Portugal

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A 2023 guide on sustainable tourism in Portugal outlines principles and strategies for responsible tourism, aiming to position Portugal as a leading sustainable destination.

Publishing org

Tourismo de Portugal

Related Organisation

Adere Peneda Gerês

Associação Portuguesa de Empresas de Congressos, Animação Turística e Eventos

Proactivetur

Topics
Geographical descriptors

Portugal

Organisation Type

Academic/Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer / tourist organisation

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

EU institutions

Financial Institutions and Investors

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

International Organisations

Local authorities

Media/Travel Journalist Organisations

National authorities

Networks and Federations / Confederations

NGOs / Non-profits

Regional authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

Trade Unions

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Education tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Changes in tourism demand and opportunities

    • Coordinated information on travelling

    • Governance of tourism destinations

    • Sustainable mobility

    • Well-being of residents

  • Business activities

    • Activities of amusement parks and theme parks

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

    • Air passenger transport

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Events catering and other food services

    • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

    • Gardens and nature reserves activities

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Mobile beverage services

    • Mobile food services

    • Museums

    • Operation of historical sites

    • Other

    • Other accommodation

    • Other amusement and recreation activities

    • Other food and beverage services

    • Other holiday reservation services

    • Other tourism transportation activities

    • Rail Passenger transport

    • Recreational and sport activities

    • Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)

    • Road passenger transport

    • Tour operator activities

    • Travel agency activities

    • Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport

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This document, published in 2023, provides a comprehensive guide on sustainable tourism practices in Portugal. It emphasizes the importance of integrating sustainability into tourism activities to ensure economic, social, and environmental benefits. The guide outlines principles and strategies for sustainable tourism, including responsible resource use, preserving cultural authenticity, and promoting long-term economic viability. It also highlights the need for continuous monitoring and adaptation to maintain high levels of satisfaction among tourists and residents. The ultimate goal is to position Portugal as a leading sustainable tourism destination.

#Sustainable tourism #Resource efficiency #Cultural preservation #Handbooks and guidelines

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