Discover the Soul of Portugal through Vivo Industrial Tourism
Explore Dynamic and Sustainable Experiences that showcase the National Identity in a touristic way.
Imagine yourself immersed in the essence of Portuguese production, immersed in the pulse of labor activity that defines the identity of a people. Vivo Industrial Tourism is more than a simple visit, is a dynamic experience that transports you to the heart and authenticity of national production.
The connection between Tourism and Portuguese exploration and production not only promotes direct contact with the socio-cultural and labor heritage of local resources throughout the year, but also fuels a vibrant dynamic of sharing and learning.
The Portugal Faz Bem initiatives, inserted in this context, boost this dynamic by highlighting creativity, work and its techniques as forms of communication and sharing, of the art and culture of Portuguese Know-How.
Upon completing the Portugal Does Good Vision of creating content to publicize what Portugal does well, we offer the unique opportunity to get to know, live, the soul and know-how of the industry and production of Portuguese brand products. However, to get involved in this unique journey, where every visit is a celebration of history, of innovation and passion, learn about the term and what the construction of Portugal's industrial identity involves.
What is Industrial Tourism?
First, It is important to define what is understood by turismo, or tourism industry.
The Tourism Industry essentially refers to all activities related to the movement of people to places distant from where they normally live and reside. away from your usual social environment, with an essentially playful character, and for a certain period of time. Tourism is one of the largest industries in the world, which welcomes many other industries.
Many economies of many nations are driven to a large extent by trade., and is It is essential to understand that the tourism sector, in addition to movement between locations for leisure,, It is also a motivational for business promotion.
Like this, a tourist is in simple terms, a person who travels to another location, for leisure reasons, social, or business and for more than 24 hours. These people may be motivated to travel by a series of circumstances driven by the need for rest, Relax, inspiration, cultural curiosity, business learning and self-improvement, or by the simple desire to visit family and friends.
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How to describe a tourist experience, during a visit to a live industrial production site?
Industrial Tourism is a captivating adventure through the dynamic gears that drive history and innovation. It's like exploring behind the scenes of a great show, where factories and production sites become scenarios for discovering people’s knowledge, places and technology, but also authenticity and global differentiation.
In an industrial tourism experience, each machine tells its own story, each employee becomes an artist and each product takes on a life of its own. This is the magic of the fusion between past and present, between rich industrial heritage and inspiring vision of the future.
No Live Industrial Tourism, each visit is a sensory immersion that stimulates curiosity, revealing the secrets behind manufacturing processes in communion with the creative skill of design and technology, and the hard work that shapes the world around us.
What are the main objectives and benefits of industrial tourism alive, both for visitors and local communities and what is the relationship with the UN?
Vivo Industrial Tourism seeks to respond to a variety of objectives and benefits, which must be aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (ODS), established by the UN.
Firstly, by providing meaningful educational and cultural experiences for visitors, Vivo Industrial Tourism contributes to the promotion of quality education (ODS 4), when providing insights about manufacturing processes, local history and technological innovations in a dynamic and interactive way.
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Furthermore, Living Industrial Tourism has the potential to boost inclusive economic growth (ODS 8), by creating direct and indirect employment opportunities in local communities, especially through the development of small businesses and local commerce, providing an authentic and lively experience of the local economy.
This tourist activity for itself, also promotes sustainable consumption (ODS 12), by encouraging the support and appreciation of local products, and call for reduced dependence on globalized production chains, strengthening local economies in a sustainable way.
At the same time, Living Industrial Tourism can play a crucial role in preserving cultural and industrial heritage (ODS 11), by promoting the conservation of historic sites and encouraging the revitalization of previously degraded urban or rural areas, creating a vivid connection between past and present. This strengthens the sense of identity of local communities and contributes to promoting social inclusion (ODS 10) and to reduce inequalities (ODS 1), by providing equal opportunities to participate in the local economy, and promoting sustainable tourism.
Finally, Living Industrial Tourism can also play a role in promoting sustainable tourism and travel practices (ODS 9), encouraging the adoption of environmentally responsible measures, how to efficiently manage waste, the conservation of natural resources and the reduction of carbon emissions related to tourist activities, promoting responsible and conscious interaction with the environment and local resources.
In short, Vivo Industrial Tourism not only provides enriching experiences for visitors, but also brings tangible benefits to local communities, contributing to progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.
some typical Living Industrial Tourism activities included in a visitation program, and how they contribute to understanding local history and economy
Some of the typical Living Industrial Tourism activities included in a program are Guided Visits to Factories and Production Sites, where visitors have the opportunity to observe manufacturing processes and interact with local workers. Furthermore, seek to frequently integrate Practical Workshops, such as participating in local production whenever possible.
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These experiences hands-on not only allow visitors to experience traditional production methods up close and experience uniqueness in the global context, they also promote a deeper and more immersive connection with local culture and economy, which normally require either prior programming, or prior contact, if there is no indication, to certify that the experiment can actually be carried out.
Vivo Industrial Tourism must be sustainably integrated into local communities, promoting not only economic development, as well as the preservation of cultural and environmental heritage
Living Industrial Tourism can be sustainably integrated into local communities, through a holistic approach that values not only economic growth, but also the preservation of cultural heritage, environmental and social. This can be achieved by implementing responsible tourism practices that minimize negative impact on the environment and local communities., while promoting education, awareness and respect for history, by people and local traditions.
For such, It is important to actively involve local communities in the development and management of industrial tourism, ensuring that your interests and needs are considered and respected. Furthermore, It is essential to promote the conservation and appreciation of cultural and environmental heritage, through the implementation of measures to protect and revitalize historic sites and the promotion of sustainable tourism practices.
Living Industrial Tourism can also contribute to the economic development of local communities, through the generation of direct and indirect jobs, stimulating local commerce and promoting the development of large, medium and small companies and enterprises related to the sector. However, It is important to ensure that this development is equitable and inclusive, benefiting all layers of local society and promoting the reduction of socio-economic inequalities.
In summary, the sustainable integration of Vivo Industrial Tourism into local communities in a balanced approach takes into account not only the economic-industrial aspects, but also social, cultural and environmental, aiming to promote sustainable development and preservation of the living heritage of local identities.
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