The 3rd edition of the Tourism Trade Show Algarve, which took place on the 24th and 25th of November, at the Algarve Hotel and Tourism School (EHTA), in Faro, "broke all the records" and filled "the various spaces" of the educational establishment during the two days.
According to EHTA, «this was the year of confirmation of the Tourism Trade Show Algarve as a dynamic event in the tourism sector». The event, organized entirely by students, was «capable of bringing together all those who work to position the Algarve as a tourist destination of excellence».
This year, around 60 exhibitors and "hundreds of visitors" attended the Tourism Trade Show Algarve, among them many students from schools in the region.
"Moments of Entrepreneurship", "Tourism in the Digital Age" and "Várias Marcas, Um Destino" were some of the topics discussed during the event, which was attended by the main players of the tourism sector in the Algarve.
In parallel, there were workshops, presentation of innovative projects and various gastronomic experiences such as 'Fish and Seafood Tasting', 'Slow food' and 'Experience of the Senses'.
According to EHTA, “visitors' adhesion to the Showcooking spaces was enormous, given the creative demonstrations of the school's students”.
Paula Vicente, director of the school, explains that «this event aims to bring businessmen in the region closer to future professionals in the sector who are our students. Undoubtedly a moment of exchange of experiences and fundamental knowledge to enhance human resources».
The Tourism Trade Show Algarve is organized by the finalist groups of the courses of Management and Production of Cooking and Pastry, Tourism Management and Hotel Management in the variants of Accommodation and Restaurants and Drinks.
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