21st April 2015 – 1400 to 1830 hrs
In the presence of the Secretary of State for Tourism
With the new local lodging (Alojamento Local) regulations “Legislação de Alojamento Local em vigor – Decreto – Lei 128/2014, now in effect, Turismo do Algarve and Safe Communities Algarve are holding a joint seminar with the aim of “promoting high standards in Local Lodging in support of the Algarve as a Safe Destination”.
The Seminar will be held on 21st April at 1430 to 1800 hrs, in the Escola de Hotelaria e Turismo de Faro, Faro. Registration takes place from 14H00. Entrance is free.
The seminar is open to property letting agencies, property management companies and individual property owners who let their properties, namely all those who need to ensure compliance with the new legislation.
Introductions at the seminar will be given by: the Secretary of State for Tourism; President of Turismo do Algarve; President of Safe Communities Algarve; President of AMAL and the Mayor of Faro, followed by presentations from Turismo de Portugal, Autoridade de Segurança Alimentar e Economica (ASAE); Servico de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (SEF); the Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR), Judicial Police, plus the launch of a newly formed association the National Association of Local Lodging Establishment (NALLE).
The seminar will cover all aspects of the new local lodging legislation, plus the role of ASAE in enforcement; fiscal compliance; the reporting procedure to SEF, crime prevention and responsibility of owners concerning villa safety and the safeguarding on-line villa bookings to reduce the risk of fraud. In other words this a unique “one stop shop” event designed specifically for the local lodging industry.
The event is being held in English. Entrance is free and places are limited. The bringing together of all these entities, and the attendance of the Secretary of State for Tourism, reflects the importance of this subject and all those involved in the letting and management of properties are advised to attend.
Please register your attendance in advance with number of people attending at info@safecommunitiesalgarve.com or telephone 913045093.
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