ISLA IPGT 12930

Tourism Legislation

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  This course unit provides a conceptual, institutional and legal framework for tourism activities, focusing on key legal regimes and their practical application to real sector situations. The approach integrates national and EU sources and promotes the legal literacy required for professional practice in tourism (companies, destinations and public administration).
• ProgramaProgramme

  1 Conceptual and Administrative Framework of Tourism Legislation 1.1 Assembly of the Republic and the Government 1.2 Organic Law of the Ministry of Economy 1.3 Framework Law on Tourism 1.4 General Framework of the National Tourism Register (RNT) 2 Reference Statutes in Tourism Legislation 2.1 Turismo de Portugal 2.2 Regional Tourism Entities 2.3 RJET 2.4 RJAL 2.5 RJAT 2.6 Legal Regime for Travel and Tourism Agencies 3 Tourist/Consumer Protection and Complaint Mechanisms 3.1 European Regulations on Air Passenger Rights 3.2 Mandatory Availability of the Complaints Book (Livro de Reclamações) 4 Other Complementary Instruments to Tourism Legislation 4.1 Legal Regime for Urbanization and Building 4.2 Legal Regime for Tourism Utility Status 4.3 PIN Tourism Projects (Projects of National Interest) 4.4 Food and Beverage Service Law 4.5 Accessibility Requirements and Conditions 4.6 Municipal Tourist Tax Regulations
• ObjectivosObjectives

  Identify the main sources of law relevant to tourism and the sector's institutional architecture (national and EU). Interpret and apply essential legal regimes (RJET, RJAL, RJAT and the legal regime for travel and tourism agencies), with attention to operational obligations and compliance. Solve practical cases with legal reasoning, including licensing/registrations, operator duties, tourist/consumer protection, complaints and liability. Critically analyse legislative changes and their impact on companies, destinations and local policies. Produce practical management tools (checklists, procedural flowcharts and compliance guides). Communicate legal solutions and recommendations clearly, accurately and ethically.
• BibliografiaBibliography

  Constituição da República Portuguesa (9.ª ed.). (2022). Almedina. Oliveira F. P, Duarte, S., Silva, J. e Lopes, D. (2019). Alojamento Local: Regime Jurídico comentado e guião prático. Almedina Oliveira, F. P., Neves, M.J. C. e Lopes, D (2017) Regime Jurídico da Urbanização e da Edificação – Comentado (4.ª ed.). Almedina. Quintas, P. (2020) Legislação Turística Anotada (9.ª ed.). Almedina Machado, V. (2015). Turismo, Direito e Democracia. Escolar Editora. Patrício, M. (2019). Direito do Turismo e Alojamento Turístico (2.ª ed.). Almedina.
• MetodologiaMethodology

  Theory-practical classes with guided reading of legal instruments and consolidation of key concepts. Problem-based learning (PBL): three integrative cases (local accommodation; tourism animation; passenger rights). Compliance clinic: group production of a compliance checklist and a procedural workflow. Guided debate on current topics (tourist taxes, digital platforms, enforcement) using official sources. Short 'living legislation' briefings on legal changes and their operational implications.
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  5
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não
• AvaliaçãoEvaluation

  AVALIAÇÃO CONTÍNUA:

  Descrição	Ponderação
  1º Teste individual	45%
  2º Teste individual	45%
  Participação e presenças	10%

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  AVALIAÇÃO FINAL

  Descrição	Ponderação
  Exame Escrito	100%

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