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The potential impact of Leixões’ cruise ships on tourism development of North of Portugal: reflections from a literature review

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Resumo:This article performs a review of the literature on the cruise tourism theme and its potential effects in the development of the host regions as a tourism destination, using the case study of the cruise tourism in Port of Leixões, - which was reviewed through a SWOT analysis and served as a basis for presenting recommendations, considered pertinent by academics and tourism stakeholders. The analysis undertaken aims to provide a summarised view of the main challenges brought about by the development of Leixões’ cruise tourism for the North of Portugal tourism, based mainly on a selection of information taken from different official worldwide reports, press releases and previous academic and professional views. From the analysis, it is apparent there is a great potential for Tourism of North of Portugal, but there is still a need to find better solutions of the existing and upcoming obstacles of the most dynamic sector of the travel and leisure industry in tourism development: maritime cruises.
Autores principais:Cardoso, Carla Pinto
Outros Autores:Fazenda, Nuno
Assunto:Turismo de cruzeiros Cruzeiros marítimos Destino turístico Porto de Leixões Cruise tourism Maritime cruises Tourism destination Port of Leixões
Ano:2013
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:artigo
Tipo de acesso:unknown
Instituição associada:Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Idioma:português
Origem:Interconexões

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