Born in 1982 in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. Graduated in Sociology with a major in Social Politics at Minho University, a Postgraduate Degree in Marketing and Communication at Leiria Superior School of Education and Social Science and a Executive Master Management in Digital Transformation at Católica Lisbon Business & Economics.
From 2008 to 2011 was a Communication and Marketing Consultant at Portobay Hotels & Resorts.
Member of the Portuguese National Assembly since 2011, she became Member of the European Parliament in 2014. Won in 2016 the MEP Awards for her work in the category of Tourism. She is the EPP coordinator of the Steering Group of the Tourism Task Force at TRAN Committee, Vice - President of the working Group on Tourism at SMEs Europe, Vice- President on Outermost Regions of the SEARICA working Group member on the Fisheries Committee.
Since 2015, the European Parliament has been calling to create a direct financing line for the Tourism industry. We are talking about a sector that contributes […]
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, countries around the world have taken a variety of restrictive measures since the beginning of 2020. The air transport industry […]
Stromae has announced that he is finally making his return on stage after 3 years. The popular singer known for the hits “Alors on danse”, “Papaoutai” […]
Every year, the Christmas season in the Netherlands and Belgium is marked by discussions about the controversial tradition of “Zwarte Piet” (Black Pete). Even this year, […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for caution in response to a European Commission Recommendation that the EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC) should only remain […]
Coca-Cola in Europe* today announced its continued progress to reduce its climate impact and, as a result, its ambition to achieve Net Zero greenhouse gas (GHG) […]
70 travel and tourism organizations have expressed their support to any effort, based on scientific evidence, to keep protecting and ensuring the freedom of movement and […]
In these uncertain and unprecedented times, taking care of the immune system is of paramount importance. One factor that is often underestimated but that has a […]
A new report released by Oxford Economics shows the positive impact of travel on Airbnb in the European Union, and the unique benefits this generates for families and […]
The European Commission updated the EU Air Safety List, which is the list of airlines that are subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within […]
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended granting an extension of indication for the COVID-19 vaccine Comirnaty to include use in children aged 5 to 11. The vaccine, developed […]
United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Council of Europe will work together to develop the opportunities tourism offers to local communities and to enhance […]
One additional year without a restriction on microplastics could see levels of pollution equivalent to 1.6 billion plastic bottles released into the environment. An EU proposal […]
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the European Travel Commission (ETC), supported by a number of key travel stakeholders, have urged EU Member States to align […]
Ryanair’s new base at Madeira represents its commitment to Portugal and further demonstrates Ryanair’s ability to rapidly rebuild Portugal’s tourism industry, with over 40 weekly flights […]