Lisbon launches AI adoption diagnostic for tourism SMEs

Turismo de Portugal is inviting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Lisbon tourism sector to participate in a diagnostic assessment of artificial intelligence adoption. The initiative, part of the AI SkillSprint program, is a collaboration between the Lisbon City Council and Code for All.

The diagnostic, which runs until November 6, 2026, aims to identify current AI usage, team experience, and specific training needs. The data collected will be used to design a free training program tailored to real-world tasks, such as responding to customer requests, preparing information, or organizing documents.

This local initiative comes amid broader discussions regarding the global AI landscape. At the Web Summit in Lisbon, experts noted a significant shift toward Chinese technological innovation, with Chinese speakers and open-source models gaining prominence due to lower costs compared to American counterparts.