Policy
08 October 2024
Overview of Porto’s sustainable tourism strategy: Economic, social, and cultural growth
Policy
08 October 2024
Adventure tourism
Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism
Cultural tourism
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Porto City Hall provides an overview of the strategy which aims to promote sustainable tourism and enhance the city’s appeal through economic, social, and cultural growth.
Porto City Council
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Portugal
Academic/Research and VET Institutions
Company with 250 or more employees
Consumer / tourist organisation
Cultural and Heritage Organisations
Destination Management & Marketing Organisations
Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce
Local authorities
NGOs / Non-profits
SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)
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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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Best practices, peer learning and networking
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Circularity of tourism services
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Governance of tourism destinations
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Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs
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Tourism strategies
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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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The overview of the strategy by Porto City Hall provides insights in promoting sustainable tourism and enhancing the city’s appeal through a long-term vision. It seeks to tell new stories about Porto, focusing on economic, social, and cultural growth by implementing better tourism practices. Its main goals include leveraging tourism for economic development, enhancing the cultural and social fabric of the city, and promoting eco-friendly tourism practices and preserving the city’s heritage.
The overview also aims to diversify the city’s tourism offerings, expand opportunities, and address the needs of residents, visitors, and investors in a continuous, positive, and sustainable cycle.
For an in-depth analysis and further insights, please visit the linked source on the left-hand side of the platform.
#Sustainable tourism #Destination management #Cultural preservation #Tourism development
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