Pilgrim image of Saint Dulce of the Poor visits Salvador Bahia Airport this monday (4)

Salvador Bahia Airport, part of the VINCI Airports network, welcomed this Monday (4) the pilgrim image of Saint Dulce of the Poor. The visit was part of the celebrations for the Feast of Saint Dulce and offered a symbolic moment of spirituality to passengers, visitors, and employees passing through the terminal throughout the day.

The initiative strengthens the connection between the airport and the legacy of the Bahian saint. Since 2022, the terminal has hosted a permanent space honoring her life and work, located on the ground floor of the airport. This area includes a chapel, a small memorial, and a space dedicated to religious tourism. The project was created in partnership between Salvador Bahia Airport and the Irmã Dulce Social Works (OSID).

“Saint Dulce of the Poor is a symbol of faith who attracts thousands of devotees to Bahia every year. Hosting the pilgrim image at the airport is a way to celebrate this spirituality and highlight religious tourism as part of our cultural identity,” said Daniela Franco, Communication Manager at VINCI Airports in Brazil.

About Salvador Bahia Airport

Located in Salvador, the capital of the state of Bahia, Salvador Bahia Airport was the first Brazilian airport operated under a VINCI Airports concession, which began on January 2, 2018. Since then, the airport has incorporated global operational standards to improve efficiency, safety, and the passenger travel experience.

With R$ 700 million invested in modernization and expansion works, the terminal increased its capacity by 50%, now able to serve up to 15 million passengers per year. The airport has also been recognized with the Ethnic-Racial Diversity Seal by the Municipal Secretariat for Reparations of Salvador for its initiatives against institutional racism. In addition, it stands out as the “Most Sustainable Airport in Brazil,” leading environmental preservation efforts.

About VINCI Airports

VINCI Airports, the world’s leading private airport operator, manages over 70 airports in 14 countries. Leveraging its global expertise, VINCI Airports develops, finances, builds, and operates airports, combining investment capacity with know-how in optimizing operational performance, modernizing infrastructure, managing operations, and driving environmental transition.

In 2016, VINCI Airports became the first airport operator to commit to an international environmental strategy, with the goal of achieving net zero emissions across its network by 2050.