Ana Paula Pais

Ana Paula Pais is a seasoned professional in the tourism and education sectors with extensive experience in human resources development, project management, and strategic coordination. Currently serving as Diretora Coordenadora at Turismo de Portugal since June 2007, Ana Paula focuses on qualifying human resources in tourism. Previous roles include Diretora da Escola de Hotelaria e Turismo de Coimbra at INFTUR, where management and strategic responsibilities were key, and a variety of positions at Centro de Iniciativas Empresariais Beira Aguieira and EBA - Escola Beira Aguieira, which emphasized executive direction and project coordination. Educational qualifications include a Mestrado em Gestão from Universidade de Aveiro, a Pós-Graduação em Gestão da Informação from Universidade de Coimbra, and a Licenciatura em Geologia also from Universidade de Coimbra. Currently pursuing a Doutoramento em Turismo at Universidade de Aveiro, Ana Paula continues to advance knowledge in the field.