Ana Jacinto

Ana Jacinto is the Secretary-General of the Association of Hospitality, Restoration, and Similar Activities of Portugal (Ahresp). She has been an outspoken advocate for the restaurant sector, highlighting the challenges faced by many establishments, particularly in regions with lower tourist traffic. In May of the previous year, she emphasized the contrast between the booming tourism industry and the operational difficulties encountered by restaurants, calling attention to the need for policy changes to alleviate the heavy fiscal burden on the sector.