From April 26 to May 3, Porto and North of Portugal - Convention & Visitors Bureau, in partnership with Visit Portugal in Japan, hosted a press trip with CREA Traveller. This prestigious magazine stands out for its focus on culture, gastronomy, and high-end travel, reaching readers with a strong interest in international destinations.

Represented by Filipa Mesquita, Marketing and Comunication Team, the programme was designed for journalist Natsuko Umezaki and photographer Ichisei Hiramatsu, offering a curated journey through Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia, Gondomar, Penafiel, Matosinhos, and the Douro Valley.

Organised in partnership with our member Media Travel & Logistics, this initiative brought together a wide range of members who contributed to showcasing the region: Living Tours, The Yeatman, Livraria Lello, Chez Lapin, The Rebello Hotel, Serralves Foundation, Gondomar Municipality, Quinta da Aveleda, Monverde Wine Experience Hotel, Six Senses Douro Valley, Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo, DOC by Chef Rui Paula, Forte De Gaia, Autograph Collection, Casa da Arquitectura, Mauritânia Matosinhos, Caves Ferreira, and Espaço Porto Cruz.

The initiative aligns with the ongoing international promotion strategy for Porto and the North of Portugal, with a focus on long-haul markets such as Japan.