O turismo tornou-se num dos mais importantes instrumentos de desenvolvimento das cidades. À medida que os serviços e as atividades económicas associados à banca e às seguradoras foram gradualmente diminuindo a sua presença no centro das cidades, porque a tecnologia permite cortar custos e ligar por via eletrónica os consumidores, as cidades passaram a ficar órfãos de atividades económicas e a perderam a capacid...
Ao longo dos últimos anos, e com exceção da fase atípica de 2020-21 resultante da pandemia, verificou-se um grande crescimento do turismo nas áreas urbanas, que resultou da necessidade de as pessoas escaparem do seu quotidiano (Dirksmeier e Helbrecht, 2015; Füller e Michel, 2014; Mordue, 2017; Pappalepore, Maitland e Smith, 2014; Pinkster e Boterman, 2017. A crescente tendência dos turistas em se adaptarem ao m...
Retaining valuable and qualified employees has become increasingly challenging in light of labour shortages, workforce demographic shifts and modern career concepts based on increased mobility and short-term transactional relationships between the employer and the employee. The concept of career is central in human resources management. However, it is a poorly studied phenomenon in tourism and hospitality, as t...
The aim of this study is to facilitate and increase the distribution of personalised travel information for persons with disabilities and reduced mobility (PRM). To this end, the study team carried out two steps: an inventory of existing information tools and the information they provide on barrier-free mobility within the European Union, and a pilot experiment integrating accessibility information in an intera...
Road safety remains one of the greatest global challenges, with severe human and economic costs, as human error is responsible for the majority of accidents. This article, developed within the scope of the IDT – PIVOT project, Incentive System for Business Research and Development – Individual Operations, critically examines the role of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) in reducing road traffic accident...
The digitalization of the automotive industry has accelerated the adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the Internet of Vehicles (IoV), fostering new solutions for safety, efficiency, and sustainable mobility. This article, developed within the scope of the IDT – PIVOT project, Incentive System for Business Research and Development – Individual Operations, aims to critically analyze the role of IoT and I...
Tourism and hospitality organizations and destinations are increasingly struggling to resolve and manage diverse crises. Crises can be defined as unexpected and undesirable events, that cause pressure, represent a threat, provoking uncertainty, and fear. A different leadership is needed, with a strong capacity to deal with uncertainty, vulnerability, and complex chaotic contexts, to make urgent, quick decisions...
The volatile nature of the 21st century has underscored the urgent and critical need for immediate and effective crisis leadership in the tourism sector. Given tourism's susceptibility to crises, from terrorism, and natural disasters to geopolitical conflicts, this topic is paramount for ensuring resilience, growth, and sustainability. The primary objectives of this study are to identify prevailing themes, auth...
The fruits of marmelada bola (Alibertia edulis) and curriola (Pouteria ramiflora) from the Brazilian Cerrado exhibit distinct flavors and aromas. However, the mechanisms underlying aroma development during ripening are poorly understood. This study aimed to identify and monitor changes in volatile organic compounds (VOCs) at three ripening stages, i.e., mature green (MG), half-ripe (HR), and fully ripe (FR), us...
Lusíada. Economia & Empresa. ISSN 1645-6750. S. 2, n. 38 (2025).; The EU’s 2024 fiscal governance reform is a step forward, but it misses an opportunity to empower National Fiscal Councils (NFCs). Stronger NFCs could enhance fiscal discipline, accountability, and public engagement. NFCs with increased independence, funding, and authority can improve the quality of fiscal forecasts, challenge unsustainable polic...