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Sustainable practices guide for Portugal’s thermal establishments
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An October 2023 guide offers best practices for improving sustainability in thermal establishments in Portugal, promoting the circular economy and alignment with UN SDGs.
Tourismo de Portugal
Termas de Portugal
Topics
Portugal
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
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Specific types of tourism
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Adventure tourism
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Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism
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Cultural tourism
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Ecotourism
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Education tourism
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Festival tourism
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Gastronomy tourism
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Health and medical tourism
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MICE tourism
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Mountain tourism
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Religious tourism
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Rural tourism
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Sports tourism
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Urban/city tourism
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Wellness tourism
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Transition Pathway Strategic Areas
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Accessible tourism services
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Changes in tourism demand and opportunities
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Circularity of tourism services
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Governance of tourism destinations
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Sustainable mobility
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Business activities
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Activities of amusement parks and theme parks
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Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism
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Air passenger transport
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Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks
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Events catering and other food services
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Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities
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Gardens and nature reserves activities
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Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation
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Hotel and similar accommodation
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Mobile beverage services
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Mobile food services
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Museums
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Operation of historical sites
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Other
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Other accommodation
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Other amusement and recreation activities
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Other food and beverage services
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Other holiday reservation services
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Other tourism transportation activities
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Rail Passenger transport
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Recreational and sport activities
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Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)
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Road passenger transport
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Tour operator activities
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Travel agency activities
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Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport
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This guide, published in October 2023, lists best practices and management methodologies to improve environmental, economic, and social sustainability in thermal establishments in Portugal. It also promotes the implementation of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The guide supports the transition to a circular economy, focusing on prevention, reduction, reuse, recovery, and recycling of materials, water, and energy. It aims to position Portugal as a leader in sustainable tourism and a green, inclusive economy.
#Sustainable tourism #Circular tourism economy #Resource efficiency #Handbooks and guidelines
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