Desidério Silva, president of the Algarve Tourism Region since November 2012, has just announced his re-application for the 2018-2023 term. Entrepreneur André Jordan is once again the agent of the candidacy.
For nearly five and a half years leading the Algarve's regional tourism entity, Desidério Silva «consolidated the position of the Algarve as the main national destination, investing in the diversification of the region's tourism offer, with a view to the sustainability of the destination throughout the year», he stresses in the statement in which you announce your re-application.
Since 2012, Turismo do Algarve has consolidated the «growth of tourism in the Algarve, mitigating the seasonality of the destination». One of its first projects was to draw up a Strategic Marketing Plan, «which defined as a priority the diversification of the Algarve's tourism offer, with the destination investing in complementary products such as Nature Tourism, where Bike Tours, Walks, Bird Watching, Sports Tourism, Nautical Tourism, Gastronomy & Wines, Touring, Equestrianism, among others».
«It is with a feeling of accomplishment that I reach the end of my term in front of the Algarve Tourism Region. Over these five and a half years, tourism in the region has changed: today we have a more diversified offer, with greater excellence, in which we value our natural resources, our cultural heritage and our traditions. And this was only possible thanks to the collaboration of all municipalities, all operators, sector entities and all those who collaborate with RTA, including all its employees», says Desidério Silva.
He adds: «But this is a project to be faced in the long term: I have always been connected to the Algarve, and I have always actively participated in the development of the region and I intend to continue my role to strengthen the Image of the Algarve as a destination of excellence at the level one of the largest tourist destinations in the world, always with a view to its sustainability, the well-being of residents and the satisfaction of tourists who visit us».
Desidério Silva «will always be associated with the period in which tourism in the Algarve registered record results in all indicators of tourist activity, in a constant evolution and growth and in which the Region asserted itself as the most important in the country», stresses the statement.
Last year, the Algarve exceeded 19 million overnight stays, "an increase of 33% compared to the beginning of Desidério Silva's mandate".
In five years, there was also «an increase of 76% in the total income of the Algarve hotel industry and another 54% of passengers processed by the Airport of Faro».
«Seasonality, one of the biggest challenges for tourism in the Algarve, has been gradually and consistently eroded: overnight stays in low season increased by 45% between 2012 and 2017».
On the other hand, he stresses, «the Algarve is currently among the largest international tourist destinations and the awards it has been collecting (Best Beach Destination in Europe and Best Golf Destination in Europe) are some examples of world recognition».
To all this, there are «national awards, such as Trusted Brand and Best Tourism Region in the Country, finally, a number of awards that have greatly improved the image of the Algarve, both nationally and internationally. international level that makes the Algarve and the Algarve very proud».
«I would also like to mention the excellent partnership between the Algarve Tourism Region, the Municipalities and Business Associations, the bet made in the Volta ao Algarve by Bike, where television broadcasting to the whole world made the difference», stresses Desidério Silva .
Other initiatives valued by the president and candidate for RTA are «the commitment to the 365 Algarve Programme, seeking to enhance the relationship between Tourism and Culture, as well as the consolidation of the Golf Masters in the Algarve».
For all this, stresses Desidério Silva, «my decision is to re-candidate for the Presidency of the Algarve Tourism Region, with Mr. André Jordan, known for his active contribution to tourism in the Algarve and considered one of the most influential personalities tourism worldwide'.
André Jordan had already been Desidério Silva's mandate in office, for which he was elected in August 2013.
«My re-application is for the Algarve and in defense of the Algarve, as my entire civic and public intervention has been throughout my life», concludes Desidério Silva.
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