Stories, books, and places came together in a press trip designed to highlight the literary side of Porto and the North of Portugal. Between 27 May and 2 June, Porto and North of Portugal - Convention & Visitors Bureau, in collaboration with TAP Air Portugal, the Turismo Centro de Portugal, and HOM - House of Moments, welcomed three influential Brazilian media representatives to discover the region through its literary heritage.

The group included Giovanna Bastos Fraguito (Veja magazine), Bolivar Correa (O Globo), and Pedro Pacífico (Bookster). Organised by Filipa Mesquita, from the Marketing & Communication team, in collaboration with our member Culture Discovery Destinations, the programme featured visits to Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia, Vila Nova de Famalicão, Guimarães, Baião, Vila Real, Sabrosa, and Lamego.

A special thank you to the members who contributed to this initiative: Facts Tours, Maria Antónia Martins, Wine & Books Porto, Torel Boutiques, Livraria Lello, Cantinho do Avillez, Douro Charter, Ramos Pinto, Espaço Porto Cruz, A Cozinha, Douro Royal Valley Hotel & Spa, Fundação Casa de Mateus, and Lamego Hotel & Life.