Business associations from Algarve support the candidacy of Faro to European Capital of Culture 2027

The Algarve’s business and commercial associations, after recognizing the potential of the candidacy of Faro to European Capital of Culture as an important enhancer for economic and social development of the region, have associated themselves with the municipality of Faro and formalized their support to Faro2027.

The support declaration was signed by the Association of commerce and services of the Algarve’s region (ACRAL), Association of Hotels and touristic entrepreneurship of Algarve (AHETA), Association of  Hotel industries and similar of Algarve (AIHSA), Algarve Evolution, National Association of Young Entrepreneurs (ANJE), Algarve Region Business Association (NERA) and Confederation of Entrepreneurs of Algarve (CEAL). 

According to Rogério Bacalhau, the president of Faro, “This is a candidature for the entire region. Faro2027 is a legacy we intend to leave for Algarve, but more than that, is structuring and mobilizing projects where everyone has a place; business associations, companies, investors, commerce; we will take everyone who’s willing to join us.” 
​Vitor Neto, the president of the Algarve Region Business Association (NERA) adds: “ We support the process of the candidacy to European Capital of Culture since the beginning, conscious that nothing will be the same anymore. No county, parish or sector will move forward alone. Supporting Faro2027 is investing in the reinforcement of our international notoriety.”

​The declaration of support for the candidacy happened on the 20th of October at the Noble hall of the municipality.