The new governing bodies for the 2026–2028 term were formally appointed at the Alfândega do Porto Congress Centre, where Luís Pedro Martins, President of Porto and North of Portugal - Convention & Visitors Bureau, reaffirmed commitment to maintaining and surpassing the historic growth achieved in 2025. This commitment was made in the presence of more than 200 guests, including dozens of mayors from across the region, the President of Turismo de Portugal, and leaders from key tourism and regional institutions.

Last year was a milestone for the region, leading domestic tourism and outperforming the national average, with international overnight stays growing at a rate 5.7 times higher than the national average and accounting for 90% of Portugal’s net growth in international demand, driven by both key and emerging markets.

These results, as highlighted by the President, are the outcome of a coordinated effort between Turismo de Portugal, Turismo do Porto e Norte de Portugal, municipalities, and tourism companies across the region.

Looking ahead, three priorities were outlined:

• Continue driving growth across the four sub-destinations — Porto, Minho, Douro, and Trás-os-Montes
• Reinforce the role of tourism as a driver of regional development and territorial cohesion
• Enhance coordination between all stakeholders to maximise upcoming opportunities

The session also highlighted the need for strategic decisions on the expansion of Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, alongside a call for close attention to the current international context and its impact on travel demand.

Governing bodies for the 2026–2028 term:

Board of Directors:

• Turismo do Porto e Norte ER, represented by Luís Pedro Martins — President
• Câmara Municipal do Porto, represented by Hugo Beirão Rodrigues — Vice-President
• Alfândega do Porto, represented by António Gouveia Santos — Vice-President
• Câmara Municipal de Braga represented by Filipe Fernandes — Board Member
• Câmara Municipal de Matosinhos, represented by Marta Pontes — Board Member
• ANA Aeroportos de Portugal, represented by Rui Alves — Board Member
• Fundação de Serralves, represented by Carina Bastos — Board Member
• Vila Foz Hotel & Spa, represented by Susana Tavares — Board Member
• Futebol Clube do Porto, represented by Mafalda Magalhães — Board Member
• IPDT – Tourism Intelligence, represented by Jorge Costa — Board Member
• Roller Town – Transportes Turísticos, Citadinos, S.A., represented by André Rodrigues — Board Member

Substitute Members:

• Irmandade dos Clérigos, represented by António Tavares — 1st Substitute
• PORTUGALNTN, Lda., represented by João Carlos Neves — 2nd Substitute
• BTRUST Unipessoal Lda., represented by Sónia Brochado — 3rd Substitute
• Eventivos – Actividades Turísticas, Lda., represented by Maria José Costa — 4th Substitute

General Assembly Board:

• Santa Casa da Misericórdia do Porto, represented by António Lopes Tavares — President
• Grape Ideas – Turismo Comércio e Serviços, represented by Paulo Medina — 1st Secretary
• Câmara Municipal de Vila do Conde, represented by Susana Ribeiro — 2nd Secretary

Supervisory Board:

• Fundação Casa da Música, represented by Paulo Sarmento e Cunha — President
• José Silva Carvalho Catering, represented by Artur Junqueira — Secretary
• WOW – World of Wine, represented by Francisco Tovar — Board Member
• Associação Porto Destino de Golfe, represented by Manuel de Miguel — Substitute