Author(s): Lima, Joana ; Eusébio, Celeste ; Amorim Varum, Celeste
Date: 2023
Persistent ID: http://hdl.handle.net/10174/35288
Origin: Repositório Científico da Universidade de Évora
Subject(s): family tourism; tourism effects; low-income families; social tourism; Portugal; social innovation
Although the benefits of tourism are recognized, there are still doubts about the potential effects of family tourism for specific types of families. This qualitative study aims to characterize past family tourism practices of a sample of low-income families with children and examine its effects. Interviews were conducted, including adult(s) and children of each family. Results reveal that families reported important benefits and that differences between the perceptions of mothers and fathers exist. Further research is needed to consider different subtypes of families. Reflection on challenges faced by initiatives and research targeting this segment are presented.
