06 de Março
Reception of participants and Registration.
Official Opening Session of the IWRT
Fr. Carlos Cabecinhas, Rector of the Sanctuary of Fátima;
Purificação Reis, President of the Board of ACISO;
Francisco Calheiros, President of the Portuguese Tourism Confederation;
Luis Albuquerque, Mayor of Ourém;
Pedro Machado, State Secretary for Tourism.
Brief musical performance
VISIT PORTUGAL
A land of history, culture, and spirituality, Portugal is a destination that inspires and welcomes.
From the Paths of Fátima and Santiago to vibrant cities, breathtaking landscapes, and outstanding gastronomy, the country blends tradition and innovation to offer unique experiences. Discover how Portugal stands out on the global tourism scene, bringing together faith, heritage, and unparalleled hospitality.
Inter-religious Conference: Religious Tourism as a Path to Peace and Human Fraternity
Moderator: Fabrizio Boscaglia, Deputy Director of the Master’s Program in Religious Studies at Universidade Lusófona and Lecturer at Turismo de Portugal
Catholic Church Representative: Carlos Cabecinhas, Rector of the Sanctuary of Fátima
Judaism Representative: Isaac Assor, Former Vice-President of the Jewish Community of Lisbon, active in the tourism and media sectors
Buddhism Representative: Paulo Borges, Former President of the Portuguese Buddhist Union, Professor of Philosophy of Religion at the University of Lisbon
Hinduism Representative: Shiv Kumar Singh, President of "Casa da Índia" Association and Director of the Indian Studies Center
Evangelical Church Representative: Sandra Reis, President of the Presbyterian Evangelical Church of Portugal
Islam Representative: Abdullah Seedat, Imam of the Islamic Community of Palmela
Lunch at Centro Pastoral Paulo VI
(Reserved to institutional guests, Buyers, Exhibitors, Suppliers and Speakers)