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05 December 2024

Training course by Turismo de Portugal for future Regional Tourist Guides

Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

Cultural tourism

Ecotourism

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An illustrative photo of a boat floating next to the city

20/01/2025

The Academia Digital offers a 600-hour training programme from 20 January to 31 July 2025, aimed at preparing professionals to become Regional Tourist Guides by developing their skills in providing high-quality tourist information and interpreting Portugal's vast heritage.

20/01/2025 - 31/07/2025

Online event

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Publishing org

Turismo de Portugal

Topics

Geographical descriptors

Portugal

Organisation Type

Academic/Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer / tourist organisation

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

Networks and Federations / Confederations

NGOs / Non-profits

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

Specific types of tourism
- Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism
- Cultural tourism
- Ecotourism
- Education tourism
- Rural tourism
- Urban/city tourism

Transition Pathway Strategic Areas
- Pact for skills
- Skills needs for twin transition

Business activities
- Activities of amusement parks and theme parks
- Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism
- Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities
- Gardens and nature reserves activities
- Museums
- Operation of historical sites
- Other amusement and recreation activities

The Academia Digital, developed by Turismo de Portugal, offers a training programme from 20 January to 31 July 2025, with the option to participate both online and in-person. This 600-hour course, led by the Western School of Hospitality and Tourism, is designed to equip professionals with the skills needed to become Regional Tourist Guides, focusing on the specialisation of human resources in the tourism sector.

Participants will enhance their abilities in various areas, including foreign languages, digital communication, regional history and culture, tourism products and services, and more. Participation requires registration and a fee of EUR 500, with certification contingent upon attending at least 90% of each module, active engagement, and completion of assigned tasks (The original piece available only in Portuguese).

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