ESHT of Porto Polytechnic celebrates 10 years of training and innovation

The School of Hospitality and Tourism commemorates a decade of service to the community, focusing on professional qualification and regional development.

Facade of a higher education institution in Portugal, featuring modern and traditional architectural elements.
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Facade of a higher education institution in Portugal, featuring modern and traditional architectural elements.

The School of Hospitality and Tourism (ESHT) of the Polytechnic Institute of Porto celebrated its 10th anniversary with a Solemn Session, bringing together the academic community and partners in the Luís Soares Auditorium.

The ceremony, which was attended by the Vice-President of the Municipal Chamber of Póvoa de Varzim, Octávio Correia, representing the municipality, highlighted the relevance of a decade of service to the community. The commitment to training, innovation, and professional qualification was emphasized as pillars of the institution.
ESHT, located between Póvoa de Varzim and Vila do Conde, focuses its higher education on the strategic areas of hospitality, tourism, and catering. The institution is equipped with kitchen and restaurant laboratories, a lodging laboratory, a library, an auditorium, and student support areas.
The school contributes to economic development and regional valorization, responding to the demand for qualified human resources. It ensures high rates of employability and career opportunities, promoting quality and differentiation in companies within the tourism, hospitality, and catering sectors.
Based on information from the official source: Camara Municipal da Povoa de Varzim (06/10/2026)