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Portugal's tourism sector study: Advancing sustainable mobility and reducing emissions

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16 October 2024

Portugal's tourism sector study: Advancing sustainable mobility and reducing emissions

Urban/city tourism

Best practices, peer learning and networking

Sustainable mobility

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The 2023 Turismo de Portugal study outlines strategies for enhancing sustainable mobility in tourism by reducing emissions and promoting eco-friendly travel.

Publishing org

Turismo de Portugal

Related Organisation(s)

Energy Agency ADENE

Topics
Geographical descriptors

Portugal

Organisation Type

Consumer / tourist organisation

Local authorities

National authorities

Regional authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Best practices, peer learning and networking

    • Sustainable mobility

  • Business activities

    • Air passenger transport

    • Other tourism transportation activities

    • Rail Passenger transport

    • Road passenger transport

    • Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport

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The study on sustainable mobility in the tourism sector, conducted by Turismo de Portugal in 2023, evaluates the current state and potential improvements in sustainable transportation within the industry. It highlights the importance of reducing carbon emissions, increasing energy efficiency, and promoting eco-friendly travel options. The study includes data on the environmental impact of tourism-related transportation, recommendations for best practices, and strategies for implementing sustainable mobility solutions across the sector (The original piece available only in Portuguese).

#Mobility #Sustainable tourism #Public transportation #Low-emission vehicles

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