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Decay estimates for space-time fractional equations with structural damping and...
Faustino, Nelson; Marques, JorgeWe study a wide class of space-time fractional equations with structural damping and nonlinear memory: $$ \partial^{2\alpha}_t u(t,x)+\mu (-\Delta)^{\frac{\sigma}{2}}\partial^\alpha_t u(t,x)+(-\Delta)^\sigma u(t,x)=I^{1-\alpha}_{0^+}f(t,x), $$ $t\geq0$, $ x\in \mathbb{R}^n$, where the parameters satisfying $ 1/2 <\alpha\leq 1$, $\mu >0$ and $\sigma > 0$. We take the so-called Caputo-Djrbashian derivative with r...
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...
Analysis of factors influencing the academic conference participation
Marques, Jorge; Ramazanova, MakhabbatThis article aims to explore the main factors that influence academics’ decision to participate in academic and scientific events. A quantitative methodology is developed by applying online questionnaires to academics who regularly participate in scientific events. Results show that the factors that tend to influence the decision to participate in scientific events can be grouped into four types: organizational...
Human Capital in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry: A bibliometric approach
Durão, Marília; Veríssimo, Medéia; Quintela, Joana A.; Marques, JorgeHuman capital is a prolific research topic in tourism and hospitality, given its decisive role in this industry’s competitiveness, sustainable growth and development. This chapter contributes to the current theoretical understanding of human capital in the tourism and hospitality field through thematic knowledge mapping. This study adopts a bibliometric analysis using VOSviewer software to examine 451 studies p...
Building Human Capital in Tourism and Hospitality: Perspectives from theory and...
Marques, Jorge; Quintela, Joana A.; Durão, Marília; Veríssimo, MedéiaCareer development in the tourism and hospitality industry has attracted greater attention, leading to a higher recognition of the relevance of formal and industry-specific education and training. New career opportunities emerge as new challenges arise, urging for ongoing and renewed debates surrounding higher-level skills and the development and optimization of human capital. Building bridges between higher ed...