13th Edition of the International Religious Tourism Workshops
The IWRT - International Workshops on Religious Tourism is the leading event for professionals in the Religious Tourism sector who wish to strengthen the internationalization of their business. These international workshops provide a unique platform that brings together international tour operators from different continents with entrepreneurs from the sector.
Participate and gain new business partners, learn about new trends, create strategic partnerships, and achieve better market positioning. These workshops invite national tour operators, travel agents, hoteliers, and other tourism entrepreneurs to participate, especially those dedicated to Religious Tourism.
The IWRT are organized by ACISO - Ourém-Fátima Business Association with the support of the Municipality of Ourém, Turismo de Portugal, the Programa Regional do Centro - Centro 2030, the Entidade Regional Turismo Centro de Portugal, and the Agência Regional de Promoção Turistica Centro de Portugal, Porto e Norte, Alentejo, and Lisbon, among other entities.
Centro Pastoral Paulo VI
2495-401 Fátima
Frequently Asked Questions
The IWRT - International Workshops on Religious Tourism is an event focused on Religious Tourism that brings together industry professionals to establish connections and business opportunities.
The IWRT is a key event for professionals in the Religious Tourism sector looking to enhance the internationalization of their business, as they attract tour operators from around 40 different countries, specializing in outbound tourism, to Fátima, Portugal.
The IWRT consists of a workshop in Fátima aimed at tour operators working in Spiritual and Religious Tourism of a predominantly Catholic nature, and a workshop in Guarda focused on tour operators involved in Jewish Heritage Tourism.
In addition to their essential "business" component, the IWRT also provides space for the exchange of ideas and knowledge of new trends, featuring presentations from esteemed speakers.
The IWRT will take place on February 19th and 20th, 2026, at the Paulo VI Pastoral Center in Fátima, Portugal.
The specific Jewish Heritage workshop will occur in the city of Guarda, Portugal.
The IWRT is organized by ACISO – Ourém/Fátima Business Association, in collaboration with the Municipality of Ourém and the Sanctuary of Fátima, along with support from a wide range of public and private entities in the tourism sector. Also, the Municipality of Guarda is involved in organizing the Jewish Heritage Tourism Workshop in Guarda.
Contact us via email at info@iwrt.pt or by phone at +351 249 540 226.
