25 June | 14h30 - 16h00
Escola de Hotelaria e Turismo do Algarve | Faro

Speakers: Maria de Lurdes Vale, Coordinator of the Turismo de Portugal Team in Madrid and Florbela Baptista, from the Resources and Tourism Offer Division of Turismo de Portugal

2:30 pm – Opening (Algarve Tourism Region/QRER Cooperative)

3:00pm – 4:00 pm – Discussion: “Tourism for the Region”

How can tourism contribute to the sustainability of local areas? How can it enhance the appreciation of heritage, promote the diversification of tourism offerings, increase the resilience of communities, and boost the self-esteem of local stakeholders?

This conversation invites reflection on the positive impact of tourism when developed in an integrated manner and aligned with the resources, identities, and aspirations of local areas.

The Handsome Festival’s Thematic Conversations provide a unique space for reflection, knowledge sharing, and debate on the challenges and opportunities of cultural and creative tourism. Bringing together experts, decision-makers, and industry professionals, these sessions aim to stimulate dialogue on the role of tourism in enhancing regions, communities, and local heritage.