Margarida is a Travel Tomorrow reporter and press and communications assistant at Buscardini Communications. She studied Communication Sciences and Journalism at the NOVA University of Lisbon (FCSH) with an Erasmus semester in European Studies at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. After an internship at the Communication department of the Municipal Council of Cascais, life took her to Boston, Massachusetts. In the United States, she worked for the Consulate of Portugal in New Bedford for the past 4 years. Margarida loves traveling, snowboarding and attending live music. A big fan of humor and in a serious relationship with food.
Greece has implemented a new policy to combat overtourism at the Acropolis, in Athens, the ancient Greek monument that has been a popular tourist destination for […]
As the 2023 G20 Summit of global leaders approaches, it is worth reflecting on what we can learn from India’s management of tourism. There have been […]
United Airlines has settled a reputation-shattering court case for $30 million after a complaint of catastrophic failings in their care for a passenger who required special […]
Over the last two decades, awareness of the negative impacts of tourism has grown. The sector is no longer seen as a pollution-free industry. In addition […]
Greek authorities are capping visitor numbers to the Acropolis from September 2023, to preserve the monument for future generations. Revealing just how many visitors the UNESCO […]
Antarctica might not be the first destination the average traveller has in their plans, but it most certainly is on some bucket lists. Possibilities of reaching […]
Whilst most of the commentary and certification efforts around travel and tourism have been focused on minimising negative impacts, efforts are underway to reverse today’s catastrophic […]
The answer, of course, depends on the question. It is a broad question. Will the certification help us to achieve sustainable tourism? I believe it may […]
A couple of years ago I interviewed Keith Henry, President and CEO of the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada and we talked about the cultural diversity […]
Clearly, you cannot eat the view. Twenty years ago, the Countryside Agency in the UK ran a campaign to encourage consumers to purchase fruit, vegetables and […]
Bhutan has announced that the country will reduce tourist fees for those staying for more than four days. The goal is to boost visitor numbers, which […]
France, renowned for its rich cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and world-famous landmarks, has long been a top tourist destination. However, the increasing number of visitors in […]
The city of Dubrovnik is tightening the rules on noise nuisance, with a series of new measures announced by Mayor Mato Franković at a recent citizens’ […]
Fundamental to Responsible Tourism is the principle that the destination belongs to the people who live there and their descendants. The 2002 Cape Town Declaration on […]