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Conceived vs. Operationalised Innovation: A Study of Tourism Entrepreneurs

Abstract This study explores the meanings and practices of innovation in tourism companies, focusing on the alignment (or misalignment) between conceived and implemented innovations. Drawing on 35 semi- structured interviews with managers of tourism businesses in Natal, Brazil, conducted and monitored from 2019 to 2023, the research provides a longitudinal perspective on innovation dynamics. The findings reveal...

Tourism and third sector organisations: synergies for responsible tourism devel...

Abstract The main aim of this paper is the analysis of the third sector arts, culture and local development organisations (TSO) participation in the context of tourism planning and development and to understand the characteristics of its connections to the tourism sector in the region of the Algarve. The methodological strategy is anchored in a mix-methods approach applying qualitative techniques such as semi-s...

Work organization and risks of illness in the professional practice of doctors

Abstract The work context is a risk factor for the illness of many professionals, among which the medical profession is highlighted. Thus, this study aimed to identify the risks of illness related to the work context of doctors, in the light of Psychodynamics at Work. One hundred and two professionals participated, who responded to the Work Context Assessment Scales, Indicators of Pleasure and Suffering at Work...

Environmental damage and public health threat caused by cemeteries: a proposal ...

Abstract Growing urban land development has led to a reduction in the space available for cemeteries and the juxtaposition of residential and cemeterial areas, further raising the polluting potential of the latter. The present case study sought to assess levels of physicochemical and microbiological contamination in the Central Cemetery of Marau (RS/Brazil), and propose vertical cemetery deployment as a way to ...

Similarities and correlation between resident tourist overnights and Google Tre...

Over the last years, we observed an exponential growth in the number of tourism consumers that use the Internet as a source of information during a destination selection process. Google Trends is a tool that displays data, almost in real time, on the interest of people in a particular topic based on search trends. This paper demonstrates that Google Trends is a tool that can provide useful and relevant informat...

Geographical Indication Re-signifying Artisanal Production of Curd Cheese in No...

Abstract Fierce market competition and growing consumer demand for quality have spurred organizations to seek certification as a way of differentiating their products and services from those of competitors. Geographical Indication (GI) is a type of certification that has received attention from agribusiness. The significance as a cultural artifact (e.g., locally-produced curd cheese) does not lie in the product...

Influential factors in the competitiveness of mature tourism destinations

With a few exceptions, the traditional models that aim at identifying the factors that influence the competitiveness of tourism destinations are very difficult to operationalise because they need a large number of indicators to inform the concepts. This paper presents a different approach that postulates that researchers should try to identify the specific factors that impact competitiveness of tourism destinat...

Perfil socioeconômico dos feirantes e consumidores da Feira do Produtor de Pass...

A Feira do Produtor de Passo Fundo, embora seja um evento institucionalizado há 22 anos, ainda não havia sido objeto de estudo formalizado quanto à caracterização social e econômica de quem nela vende e compra. O objetivo deste trabalho foi traçar o perfil socioeconômico dos feirantes e consumidores da Feira do Produtor de Passo Fundo, RS. Os dados foram obtidos por meio da aplicação de questionário junto a 58 ...

Direito e Turismo como Instrumentos de Poder - Os Territórios Turísticos

«Novos turistas» no centro histórico de Faro

As mudanças paradigmáticas ocorridas no século passado deram origem a processos de progressiva inclusão cultural que favoreceram a formação de uma «nova classe média» com apetência pela fruição cultural. No caso dos destinos turísticos de sol e praia, em fase de maturidade, as práticas culturais destes «novos turistas» podem contribuir para a regeneração dos centros históricos, como parece indicar a pesquisa re...