The Secretary of State for Tourism, Pedro Machado, said on Tuesday that he expects that by 2033 tourism will represent 20% of GDP, generate more than 56 billion euros in revenue and employ more than 1.2 million people.
In 2023, Portugal received almost 30 million tourists, generating a tourist economy of around 25 billion euros in revenue. Our expectation is that in 2033 Portugal will be able to collect Globally more than 56 billion euros in revenue, can employ more than 1.2 million people and This could mean almost 20% of GDP”(Gross Domestic Product),” said Pedro Machado, at the opening ceremony of the 17th edition of the QSP Summit, in Porto.
Under the motto ‘Rethinking Organizations’, this edition of the QSP Summit has the participation of more than 3,500 participants from 30 countries and more than 100 speakers.
The Secretary of State for Tourism praised the choice of the theme, which he considered “very timely,” but stated that for the country to meet these expectations, Challenges persistespecially external, with the change in business models and competitiveness, with the predominance of Artificial Intelligence and the urgency of sustainability.
Defending that these are challenges for the State, public and private organizations, Pedro Machado pointed out that the ability of organizations to adjust will also have an impact on the tourism sector, where he said there is “a complex equation and challenging” between sustainability, quality and territorial cohesion.
This triangle There must be evaluation, adjustment and permanent dynamics. This is our challenge when we design a exponential growth in terms of the influx of foreign tourists. The way, the method and the response that we are able to give,” he said, adding that territorial cohesion is combined with the transversality of the territory and the diversity of products.
The ceremony was also attended by the president of the Commission for Coordination and Regional Development of the North (CCDR-N), António Cunha, who stressed the importance of rethinking organizations, both in the private and public sectors, recalling that the international context is “increasingly challenging”, in addition to other challenges in terms of digital or environmental transition.
The Vice President of the Porto Chamber, Filipe Araújo, considered the theme of this edition “of the utmost importance and relevance”, arguing that both public and private organizations “must be rethought and redefined in light of current challenges in a world marked by uncertainty and volatility.”
The ceremony, which took place at the Teatro Municipal de Porto – Rivoli, precedes the two-day event (Wednesday and Thursday) that will take place at Exponor, in Matosinhos.
QSP Summit CEO Rui Ribeiro highlighted the event’s “growth trajectory and quality,” which includes an “ambitious” program with more than 38 sessions, a “renewed” exhibition and moments of networks.
In Rivoli, Rui Ribeiro stressed the importance of public support for the continuity of the event and for it to continue Carry out his “reflection paper”.
Source: Observadora
