Philharmonic bands constitute a vital element of Portuguese culture, playing a central role in cultural dynamism, particularly in the country's peripheral spaces. The central objective of this exploratory study is to analyse the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Portuguese philharmonic bands. To this end, a questionnaire was created and distributed among philharmonic bands in Portugal, and so far, 350 respons...
The growing demand for sustainable tourism is evident in regions like Águeda, Center of Portugal, where the Historic Vouga Train attracts a significant number of visitors. This study analyzes the intersection of this historic train's use and sustainability principles, focusing on tourist demand. The methodology includes analyzing news from 2020 to 2023 and CP's passenger data. The findings show the train boosts...
This research aims to understand how local authorities consider tourism a sustainable development vector and identify critical areas of improvement. This work addresses the perception of the mayors of municipal chambers in the Demarcated Douro Region (DDR; Portugal) regarding issues related to the region's tourist sector, precisely challenges and opportunities associated with promoting sustainable development i...