EP84 - Tourism, Restaurants and Culture in Porto c/ Carlos Pinto Soares

EP84 - Tourism, Restaurants and Culture in Porto c/ Carlos Pinto Soares

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In the latest episode of *Direta Sem Café*, the podcast welcomes Carlos Pinto Soares, who manages two restaurants and a fado performance venue in the city of Porto, for a conversation on the impact of tourism growth on the restaurant and entertainment sectors. A genuine and insightful discussion on the challenges and opportunities brought about by the rise in international visitors to local businesses.

The episode delves into the realities faced by entrepreneurs whose establishments have undergone transformations as the customer profile shifted from predominantly national to mainly foreign tourists. Carlos Pinto Soares shares how this transition required technical adjustments, such as hiring staff with English language skills and providing specific training to meet new types of expectations.

The conversation also touches on topics such as customer seasonality, adjustments to offerings—which now include cultural experiences like live fado and Port wine tastings—and the delicate balance between preserving authenticity and responding to new dynamics in the tourism market.

The episode also offers a reflection on the future of the sector in an increasingly international Porto and highlights strategies that have allowed businesses not only to survive but to thrive amid change.

Listen now on all major streaming platforms and discover how tourism is shaping businesses in the city of Porto.

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Host
Raquel Cabral

Guest
Carlos Pinto Soares

Coordination
Eugénia Vicente, Bruno Lino and Ana Azevedo

Direction and Post-Production
Catarina Machado, Paulo Teixeira

Video Production and Editing
Catarina Machado, Paulo Teixeira

Video Capture and Lighting
Catarina Machado, Paulo Teixeira

Audio
Catarina Machado, Paulo Teixeira