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02 September 2024
Sustainable practices for nautical tourism in Portugal
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A 2023 guide promotes sustainable practices in Portugal’s nautical tourism sector, focusing on waste reduction, water conservation, and renewable energy.
Tourismo de Portugal
Agência Portuguesa do Ambiente
Associação Bandeira Azul da Europa
Comissão de Coordenação de Desenvolvimento Regional do Algarve
DOCAPESCA
Forum Oceano
University of Algarve
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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Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism
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Transition Pathway Strategic Areas
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Changes in tourism demand and opportunities
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Governance of tourism destinations
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Pact for skills
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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 2023, focuses on promoting sustainable practices within the nautical tourism sector in Portugal. It emphasizes sustainable practices, such as reducing waste, conserving water, and using renewable energy sources to minimize environmental impact, and highlights the economic and social benefits of sustainability. The guide also provides an overview of the regulatory framework, includes best practices and case studies, and introduces various tools and resources to help businesses implement sustainable practices. The ultimate goal is to position Portugal as a leading destination for sustainable nautical tourism.
#Sustainable destinations #Resource efficiency #Waste reduction #Renewable electricity #Handbooks and guidelines
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