Senior Project Manager, Turismo de Portugal

Vera Margarida Cunha is Senior Project Manager at Turismo de Portugal’s Skills Management and Training Department. She is also a PhD candidate in tourism, with a strong background bridging tourism, education, and communication. With over 20 years of experience as a trainer and speaker, she has led projects, teams, and events in both professional and academic contexts.

Vera’s career reflects a passion for lifelong learning and for developing innovative approaches that connect people, organisations, and education within the tourism sector. She has extensive experience in leadership and public speaking through various non-profit organisations, contributing as a leader, speaker and trainer in international events and initiatives.

Creative, dynamic, and committed to making a difference, she believes in the power of communication and knowledge to transform tourism and education.