IPDT Institute of Tourism, Portugal

Dr Costa is the Founder and President of the Institute for Tourism Planning and Development – IPDT, and a Founding Partner of Future Trends SA, a research and organizational development company. Prior to establishing IPDT, Jorge held positions as commercial director and group product manager for two of the largest companies in Portugal. He remains actively involved in applied research and management consultancy. Jorge is a Member of the Sectorial Tourism Council, (Portuguese Ministry of Economics and Innovation), and of the Strategic Council of the Portuguese Hotel Association (AHP) and he is committed to advancing GULL’s mission to the workplace and the community in Portugal and more widely in Southern Europe.