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Family tourism effects for low-income families – Past reality for future insights
Lima, Joana; Eusébio, Celeste; Amorim Varum, CelesteAlthough 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 imp...
Impacts of Family Tourism on the families’ Quality of Life – differences accord...
Lima, Joana; Eusébio, Celeste; Amorim Varum, CelesteTourism plays a significant role in our lives and is increasingly becoming associated with Quality of Life (QOL). Tourism offers opportunities to explore new environments, participate in new activities and to meet people as well as relax. While the effects of tourism on the QOL of individuals are nowadays recognized, the effects of family tourism upon families’ QOL are relatively blurred. This neglect is more w...
Determinants of leisure expenditure: Do low income families behave any differen...
Lima, Joana; Eusébio, Celeste; Amorim Varum, CelesteTourism is not accessible to all individuals and households. Low income specifically constrains participation in tourism and affects households’ level of Leisure and Tourism Expenditure (LTE). This study uses micro-data available regarding 9489 Portuguese households, deepening the understanding of the Portuguese reality concerning the households’ LTE, its determinants, and how these differ according to the hous...
Educar para o Turismo – contributos do uso da tecnologia
Oliveira, Isabel; Eusébio, Celeste; Amorim Varum, Celeste; Lima, JoanaO setor turístico contempla diversas áreas de ação que exigem que a formação dos alunos que irão ingressar no mercado de trabalho seja adaptada a cada uma delas. No final de uma licenciatura é necessário que os alunos possuam competências que lhes permitam uma fácil adaptação a qualquer uma das áreas do setor. Para o efeito, diferentes abordagens de lecionação podem ser adotadas, de modo a maximizar o potencial...
Determinants of leisure expenditure: do low income families behave any differen...
Lima, Joana; Eusébio, Celeste; Amorim Varum, CelesteTourism is not accessible to all individuals and households. Low income specifically constrains participation in tourism and affects households’ level of Leisure and Tourism Expenditure (LTE). This study uses micro-data available regarding 9489 Portuguese households, deepening the understanding of the Portuguese reality concerning the households’ LTE, its determinants, and how these differ according to the hous...