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Tourism and economic growth

As the tourism sector accounted for 15.8% of Portugal's economic output in 2022, it is crucial to examine this sector from various angles in Portugal. Using Granger causality, we confirmed a bidirectional relationship between tourism revenue and Gross domestic product per capita, as well as between the number of nights spent by tourists residing in Portugal in Portuguese collective accommodation establishments ...

Perception of the local community on the role of the gandaresa woman in the pre...

In rural territories, tourism products are offering unique experiences to communities and tourists who are interested in knowing the experiences and traditions of these places, where communities are essential for the preservation and transmission of intangible cultural heritage. The world’s competent authorities are aware of the importance of safeguarding tangible and intangible cultural heritage, as well as th...

Sustainable management practices in tourism accommodation

The environmental impacts of tourism are one of the main challenges companies are facing in the sector today. The incorporation of the principles underlying sustainable development has been evident in the behaviour of stakeholders, particularly in the tourist accommodation sector. The aim of this article is to analyse the relevance of adopting sustainable management practices in tourist accommodation and to ide...

Sustainable tourism development and branding strategies in rural areas

The sustainable development of tourism in rural areas is an increasingly important issue, highlighted by the need to balance economic growth with the conservation of cultural and natural heritage. This study presents a comparative analysis of two projects, Gândara TourSensations in Portugal and Marca Pueblo in Spain, analysing how these initiatives contribute to the sustainable development of tourism in rural c...

The use of the circular economy and adaptive reuse in a tourism context in the ...

The circular economy has been present in Gandaresa identity and culture since its inception, due to the community's culture of utilisation and reuse. Adaptive reuse, anchored in the circular economy, can be implemented as a strategy for the preservation and conservation of Gandaresa culture and identity, giving new uses to its tangible and intangible cultural assets. The aim of this research is to promote the u...

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Turismo, património e arquitetura vernacular: o caso da região da Gândara

Tourism is growing in low-density territories, which have unique vernacular heritage and architecture. In many cases, the tourism activity ensures the preservation of villages, traditions and the regional identity of the populations. This study focuses on the reality of the Gândara region and aims to show that tourism in rural communities can be a heritage preservation factor. To answer this objective, three hy...

A theoretical perspective on tourism, gender and sustainable development goals

This study aims to understand the importance that women have in the tourism sector for gender equality in the Sustainable Development Goals. A systematic review of this content was carried out, using the Scopus database, and 13 scientic articles were selected for analysis. The results show that from the analyzed articles, the role of women in the tourism sector is fundamental for its sustainable development.; O...

Uma perspetiva teórica sobre o turismo, género e objetivos de desenvolvimento s...

O estudo apresentado pretende perceber qual a importância do género no setor do turismo e a sua relação com os Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável. Foi feita uma revisão sistemática sobre este conteúdo, recorrendo à base de dados Scopus, sendo selecionados para análise 13 artigos científicos. Os resultados indicam que, dos artigos analisados, o papel da mulher no setor do turismo é fundamental para o seu d...

Turismo, património e arquitetura vernacular: o caso da região da Gândara

O turismo está cada vez mais presente nos territórios de baixa densidade, que apresentam património e arquitetura vernacular únicos. Em muitos casos, a atividade turística é, o garante da preservação de aldeias, tradições e da própria identidade regional das populações. Este estudo centra-se na realidade da região da Gândara, e pretende demonstrar que o turismo nas comunidades rurais pode ser um fator de preser...