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02 September 2024

Sustainable practices for nautical tourism in Portugal

Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

Changes in tourism demand and opportunities

Governance of tourism destinations

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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.

Publishing org

Tourismo de Portugal

Related Organisation(s)

Agência Portuguesa do Ambiente

Associação Bandeira Azul da Europa

Comissão de Coordenação de Desenvolvimento Regional do Algarve

DOCAPESCA

Forum Oceano

University of Algarve

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

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Changes in tourism demand and opportunities

    • Governance of tourism destinations

    • Pact for skills

    • Sustainable mobility

  • 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 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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