• Networking between ATS members
    After Work

    Date: February 22, 2023, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
    Location: Hotel Nova Sintra

    After 2 years we are back with the “After Work” meetings between ATS associates.
    We intend to hold the first meeting on February 22, 2023, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, on the subject networking among associates with the aim of making tourism in Sintra sustainable.
    At this meeting, we will have a Finnish university professor, Mia Tarhanen, a tourism and hospitality professional, who was part of a team that conceptualized and launched the concept of sustainable luxury in collaboration with < b>Visit Finland. Mia Tarhanen will be in Sintra for 2 months and will collaborate with Casa do Valle and ATS giving training on how to make experience packages that sell Sintra in these ways, bringing a good profit for everyone.

    Registrations:
    Participation in this event requires prior registration through link, until February 21, 2023.
    Address: Largo Afonso de Albuquerque N.º 25 N.º 25, 2710-519 Sintra
    R.S.S.F. until 21/02/23 | 910401175 | info@atsintra.com
    Free and exclusive event for ATS Members.

    Registrations subject to prior appointment until the next February 21st.
  • Incentives and Financial Support for Investment in Tourism and Tourism Companies
    Turismo de Portugal

    Date: November 24, 2021, from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Location: Palácio Valenças, Sintra

    The President of the Tourism Association of Sintra, Joana Pascoal, in cooperation with the Sintra Municipal Council and the Turismo de Portugal, is honored to invite you to attend the clarification session about the financial incentives and support provided by Turismo de Portugal for the tourism sector and tourist companies.
    We will have the collaboration and participation of Dr. Miguel Mendes from the Knowledge Management Department – Innovation and Project Management Department.

    Registrations:
    Participation in this event requires prior registration via the link, subject to confirmation of availability.
    Address: R. Visconde de Monserrate 60, 2710-631 Sintra
    Reply until 11/22/21 | 910401175 | info@atsintra.com
    Registration free for ATS members
    Non Members - €10.00 in favor of ATS
  • Clarification Session
    Environmental Sustainability Certification

    Date: November 17, 2021, from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Location: Palácio Valenças, Sintra

    Considering that the Ordinance 262/2020 came into force in February 2021, which requires an environmental certification for local accommodation and that the grace period for its implementation ends in February 2022, we will promote a clarification session for all tourism agents in Sintra who want a certification, such as: wineries, tourist entertainment, outdoor activities, etc. The questions we will address are the following:

    • Certification Framework;
    • Requirements and application processes of each partner entity;
    • Advantages
    As there are several environmental sustainability certification bodies in the Portuguese market, we invited the following companies to collaborate with us in this clarification session, in order to allow accommodation agents and others to choose the certification that interests them most:
    • Ecolabel
    • Biosphere
    • Global Eco
    • Green Key

    We also invited Turismo de Portugal to address the Sustainable Tourism Plan 20-23.

    Registrations:
    Participation in this event requires prior registration via the link, subject to confirmation of availability.
    Address: R. Visconde de Monserrate 60, 2710-631 Sintra
    Reply until 11/15/21 | 910401175 | info@atsintra.com
    Registration free for ATS members
    Non Members - €10.00 in favor of ATS

    Registrations subject to prior booking until the 15th of February.
  • Monte da Lua Workshop
    Debriefing Session for Tourism Agents in Parques de Sintra

    Data: 14th January, 2020, from 14:30 pm to 18:00 pm
    Local: Monserrate Palace Auditorium, Sintra

    The Sintra Tourism Association (ATS) in collaboration with Parque de Sintra Monte da Lua (PSML) is promoting a workshop to inform and clarify the operational aspects of the Parks and Monuments.

    The program will address the following topics:
    • Opening times of the Parks and Monuments (night visits, most appropriate times for Hotel and Tourist Animation Guests)
    • Ticket variations, sales and validity
    • Regular events in the various Monuments
    • B2B platform
    • Accessibility
    • Access, hiking and parking
    • Networking

    Registration free for ATS members
    Non Members - €10.00 in favor of ATS
    Registration subject to prior booking until January 10, and limited to room capacity.

  • Green Key Regional Session
    Greener Sintra

    Date: 13th Dezember 2019 from 16H30 to 18H30
    Location: Palácio Valenças, Sintra

    The Europe Blue Flag Association (ABAE), with the support of the Sintra Tourism Association and the Sintra Town Council, will be organizing a regional briefing session on the Green Key Sustainable Tourism Program.

    The Green Key program is an international certificate of sustainability that recognizes excellence in the field of environmental and sustainable responsibility in the tourism industry.

    Registration is free of charge but prior enrolment until the 9th December is required.
  • Debriefing Session Turismo de Portugal
    Financial support

    Date: October 30, from 15 -16:30 p.m.
    Location: Palácio Valenças, Sintra

    On the 30th October, ATS in cooperation with the Turismo de Portugal, will promote a debriefing session, on financial incentives and support that is available untill the end of this year, for the tourism sector and tourism entities.
    Free entrance, pre enrolment required up to 24th October.
  • Environmental Certification | Sintra + Verde
    After Work at Hotel Sintra Jardim

    Date: September 24, from 18 - 19:30 p.m.
    Location: Hotel Sintra Jardim

    On the 24th Sept. ATS invites its Members to participate, in an informal and relaxed atmosphere at Hotel Sintra Jardim, for an after work event, with the theme Environmental Certification | Sintra + Verde”, with Fátima Vieira guest speaker, Green Key programme coordinator in Portugal.
  • Walking & Exploring Sintra
    After Work at Casa do Valle

    Date: July 18, from 17-19 p.m.
    Location: Casa do Valle

    On July 18 ATS invites its Members to participate, in an informal and relaxed atmosphere at Casa do Valle, for a after work event, with the theme "Explore Sintra walking", in which we will share experiences, identify the available materials and ways to offer more benefits to our guests.
  • Official Launch ATS website
    Wine Cellar “Adega Viúva Gomes”

    Date: May 30, from 17-18: 30 p.m.
    Location: Viúva Gomes winery with wine tasting "Patrão Diogo"

    On the 30th May, we will officially launch the Sintra Tourism Association | ATS Website, at the Adega Viúva Gomes, to which we invite all our Members, Partners and Board Members. We will present the new digital channel and enjoy a "Patrão Diogo" wine tasting.