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La experiencia del lujo en los hoteles históricos: El caso de Palácio de Seitais
Tosco, Carla Walo; Marques, Jorge; Quintela, Joana A.The main objective of this research is to evaluate the perception of luxury in historic hotels from the perspective of employees, identifying the key factors that contribute to a luxury experience for guests. The interaction between employees and guests and the experience that employees have regarding the demands and behaviours of guests in luxury hotels allows employees to have opinions and perspectives on the...
Between Virtual and In-Person Academic Decision Making in the Era of Hybrid Events
Marques, Jorge; Quintela, Joana A.Scientific events play a fundamental role in academic and professional tourism, allowing for the dissemination of knowledge, networking and experiences exchenge between experts from different fields. [...]
Digital Nomadism and Destination Choice: motivations, profiles, and accommodati...
Carvalho, Wallentina; Marques, JorgePurpose | This study explores the phenomenon of digital nomadism, focusing on the profiles of digital nomads, the factors influencing their choice of tourist destinations, and their accommodation preferences. The primary objectives are to identify the main characteristics of digital nomads, understand the key determinants guiding their mobility, and analyze the specific attributes of accommodations that appeal ...
Industrial Tourism in Small and Medium-Sized Industrial Enterprises: Challenges...
Montenegro, Zulmira; Marques, Jorge; Sousa, CristinaThis paper explores Industrial Tourism (IT) within Portuguese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It aims to identify the main challenges and opportunities of this tourism product and offers suggestions to enhance the sustainability and competitiveness of these organizations. This research seeks to understand the perspective of active industrial enterprises, or the "living industry," and how this type of...
Promoting geotourism through digital accessibility: A study of Portuguese geopa...
Silva, Fátima Matos; Albuquerque, Helena; Marques, JorgeNatural Protected Areas (NPAs) are critical for biodiversity conservation and ecological balance. These areas are not only refuges for wildlife but also pivotal in promoting sustainable tourism. Geoparks, a unique subset of NPAs, emphasize geological heritage, offering distinctive educational and recreational opportunities. This article explores the significance of Geoparks in Portugal for geotourism and assess...
Challenges of hotel management in historic buildings
Quintela, Joana A.; Marques, JorgeThis study is an exploratory approach to the concept of historic hotels, aiming to identify management's main challenges. Adaptinghistoric buildings to hotelscan beseen from the perspective of innovation, market differentiation and increased quality of service. However, this adaptation process challenges hotel management from an operational and conceptual perspective. The study is based on work carried out in t...
Evaluating the drivers of outbound tourism: Evidence from Central Asia
Ibragimov, Khusen; Marques, Jorge; Flores, Rogelio Jr.; Ramazanova, MakhabbatPurpose – This study analyses the outbound tourism demand of Central Asia to 76 destinations for the twenty-one-year period (1995-2015). The main objective is to investigate the extent to which economic and non-economic determinants impact the volume of outbound tourism flows in Central Asia. Methodology/Design/Approach – The study formalizes the static panel data, the set of 76 destinations, and five Central A...
Urban Tourism and Hospitality: Emerging challenges and trends [editorial]
Marques, Jorge; Quintela, Joana A.; Albuquerque, HelenaUrban tourism and hospitality are undergoing significant transformations due to technological advancements, sustainability challenges, and evolving traveler expectations. Cities are dynamic environments where tourism and hospitality intersect with urban planning, infrastructure development, and policy-making. This Special Issue seeks to address the complexities of urban tourism by exploring innovative strategie...
Between virtual and in-person: Academic decision-making in the Era of hybrid event
Marques, Jorge; Quintela, Joana A.Scientific events play a fundamental role in academic and professional tourism, allowing for the dissemination of knowledge, networking and experiences exchange between experts from different fields. With the advance of technology, online events have gained ground, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic, raising questions about whether face-to-face events can be definitively replaced. This study aims to identif...
Industrial Tourism in Small and Medium-Sized Industrial Enterprises: Challenges...
Montenegro, Zulmira; Marques, Jorge; Sousa, CristinaThis paper explores Industrial Tourism (IT) within Portuguese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It aims to identify the main challenges and opportunities of this tourism product and offers suggestions to enhance the sustainability and competitiveness of these organizations. This research seeks to understand the perspective of active industrial enterprises, or the "living industry," and how this type of...