AHRESP is the main trade association for hotels, restaurants, bars and related businesses in Portugal, formally the Association of Hospitality, Restoration and Similar Services of Portugal (Associação da Hotelaria, Restauração e Similares de Portugal). It represents the sector to government, provides legal and technical guidance, training and industry data, and often requests emergency financial support after events (for example, the recent storms); hospitality business owners and workers should contact AHRESP for sector-specific help and official guidance.