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Porto’s path to sustainable tourism: A vision for a vibrant future

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08 October 2024

Porto’s path to sustainable tourism: A vision for a vibrant future

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An illustrative photo of the river and the city.

Porto’s vision map aims to transform the city into a sustainable and vibrant tourism destination by balancing growth with local needs and fostering community engagement.

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Porto City Council

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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

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

Local authorities

NGOs / Non-profits

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Education tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Accessible tourism services

    • Circularity of tourism services

    • Governance of tourism destinations

    • Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs

    • Tourism strategies

  • 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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The vision map outlines a comprehensive strategy to transform Porto into a sustainable and vibrant tourism destination. It emphasizes balancing tourism growth with the needs of local residents, ensuring positive contributions to the city’s economic, social, and cultural development. The plan includes expanding tourism offerings beyond the historic center to areas like the “Quarteirão das Artes” in Miguel Bombarda and the alleys in Foz Velha. It also highlights the importance of community engagement, involving local entities and stakeholders in tourism planning and promotion. The vision includes a long-term strategy with strategic partnerships to position Porto as a leader in sustainable tourism, and it encourages open collaboration with residents, visitors, and investors to continuously improve and adapt the tourism strategy. 

Overall, the vision map aims to create a tourism ecosystem that is economically viable, socially inclusive, and environmentally sustainable, ensuring Porto remains a welcoming and dynamic destination for years to come.

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 #Community engagement

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