Lisbon (O Turismo) – Continuing the cooperation agreements in the area of tourism between Portugal and the CPLP countries, the first meeting of CPLP tourism technicians will be held in Lisbon from 03 to 05 June.
Overview
Good tourism practices in Portugal will be shared with tourism technicians from Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, Mozambique, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Timor-Leste on 03 and 05 June at the Portuguese Tourism School, in the framework of the Strategic Plan for Tourism Cooperation of the CPLP.
Based on the analysis of Portugal’s success story and the Tourism Strategy 2027 — a national, consensual and shared strategy with a clear long-term vision — the objective is to enable these agents to promote tourism as a factor of economic development, environmental preservation, cultural enhancement, and social welfare.
Knowledge Sharing Programme
During three days, Turismo de Portugal will share experience and knowledge with more than two dozen technicians from the participating countries, covering:
- Destination qualification and tourism product structuring
- Investment capture and mobilisation of the business fabric
- Local network dynamisation
- Territorial and digital marketing
- Innovation and market development
- Content production and tourism support instruments
Participants will be presented with tools to help them attract investors and support the creation and re-qualification of tourism products. Cooperation between tourism administrative structures is another key area to be addressed.
Workshops and Practical Components
The programme includes a hands-on component, with workshops on:
- Business Intelligence and SigTur knowledge platforms
- Investment and innovation frameworks
- The practice of golf tourism in Portugal
- Tourism products, experiences, and professional qualification
Field Visits
On 06 and 07 June, participants will visit practical case studies, including:
- Shale Villages – an example of rural tourism valorisation
- Historic Villages – heritage-led destination development
- Naturtejo Geopark – nature-based tourism
- São Paulo Convent, Elvas – the first property submitted under the Revive Programme, in an advanced stage of restoration, set to open as a four-star unit
Opening Session
The Secretary of State for Tourism, Ana Mendes Godinho, will meet with the technicians at 12:30 on Monday, 03 June, at the Portuguese Tourism School of Lisbon.