Visit Portugal Launches E-Learning Courses for Travel Trade Partners

(06 July 2022, 12:06 +07)  In order to help trade partners better understand the country, Visit Portugal has introduced a comprehensive new e-learning course 'Portugal Expert E-learning Program'.

The training is split into multiple modules to offer in-depth knowledge on everything a travel agent would need to market the destination.

The modules cover all aspects of the destination, from its culture to its seven distinct regions, along with the specialized modules such as MICE (including weddings), shopping, gastronomy and accommodation.

View of the Beach from Hotel do Mar in Sesimbra, Portugal

After successfully completing the programme, agents will be certified as destination experts.

The certified agent will also be eligible to be the part of the Expert Club, where they will receive news and updates on the location directly from the tourism board.

The Portugal Expert Module has a a number of interactive features, like voice notes, downloadable resources etc. The course's itinerary builder, which allows agents to apply their knowledge to create useful itineraries for their clients and even save them for later use, is its strongest feature. Trade partners can use their expertise and ideas to plan unlimited itineraries of various types and days.

Claudia Matias, Director of Visit Portugal - India, said, "Our goal has always been to provide the trade community tools which will assist and increase knowledge about Portugal. This interactive and engaging course will showcase Portugal uniqueness, and why it’s a perfect holiday destination for the Indian traveller. It is inspiring and with this programme, the agent will actually be able to learn about our lovely country while also working on and saving itineraries for their clients. This course has been exclusively devised by Visit Portugal specifically to the Indian trade partners and we are looking forward to have Certified Destination Experts."

The course is free for all the trade partners and can be accessed from any location or device. Agents can sign up on the e-learning link to start the process of becoming a Certified Visit Portugal Travel Expert.

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