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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. 

9 December 2021

Towards a European Tourism Policy

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 […]
9 December 2021

These are the world’s most expensive cities in 2021

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has released this years Worldwide Cost of Living (WCOL) index revealing some surprising results. In 2021, Tel Aviv was the city […]
8 December 2021

You can soon travel from the Netherlands to Norway by ferry

Before the Covid-19 pandemic hit, most of us didn’t think twice about taking the plane. It was probably even the most common thing to do when […]
8 December 2021

Hawaii might be your next ski destination

Hawaii might be the next ski destination this month as a blizzard hitting the Big Island has left several inches of snow. According to a statement […]
7 December 2021

The best countries to live in as a woman

Even though we’re living in the twenty-first century, there’s still a lot wrong in the world.  As well as war, global warming and other worries, we […]
7 December 2021

Why the U.S. might have to feast without trees this Christmas

With December, the festive season has officially arrived. We’re in full preparation mode for Christmas and New Year’s, decorating our homes, buying presents and thinking about […]
6 December 2021

Why Samarkand deserves to host the 25th UNWTO General Assembly

Samarkand, the Mecca of modern tourism, will host the UNWTO General Assembly in 2023. Samarkand is one of the oldest cities in the world, founded, according […]
3 December 2021

5 countries with temporary stay options for remote workers

Working remotely has become a new reality for many people. But working remotely doesn’t necessarily mean working from home. Luckily, the coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the […]
3 December 2021

Best places to retire in the U.S. in 2022

Where should you spend your retirement years? The new U.S. News & World Report compares 150 places in the United States and ranks them based on […]
3 December 2021

Flying taxis in Rome could become a reality by 2024

How about arriving by air taxi to your hotel in the center of Rome? By 2024 it will be possible, German startup Volocopter has announced. If […]
3 December 2021

Beloved Brussels fries shop gets a face lift

The refreshed Tabora “friterie” or fries shop, located on the Rue de Laeken in downtown Brussels, has opened its new shop on Monday, November 30th. The […]
2 December 2021

From Madrid to Samarkand: UNWTO bets on a more a resilient, inclusive and sustainable tourism

The Member States of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) have strongly aligned themselves behind its leadership and vision for the sector. Coming together for the 24th […]
2 December 2021

Another European ski season could be hanging in the balance

Demand for ski trips in Europe is expected to take a hit this year due to rising Covid-19 cases, according to GlobalData, which notes that these […]
2 December 2021

The skiing season in Europe has arrived

Snow lovers are in luck because one of their favorite seasons of the year is starting: many ski resorts in France, Spain and Italy have officially […]
30 November 2021

New report shows Airbnb travel supports 345 000 EU jobs

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 […]
29 November 2021

Kazakhstan celebrates the 30th anniversary of its Independence

On the 16th of December, Kazakhstan will be celebrating the 30th Anniversary of its Independence. Thirty years ago, when the Soviet Union was on the brink […]