«Abstract
The goal of this paper is to contribute to identify a set of
resources and tourism products, which can enhance the development and
sustainability of tourism in the low density municipality of Boticas, located
in the north-east of Portugal. Therefore, this paper tries to: i) produce a
first analysis of the tourism potential of the municipality of Boticas; and ii)
identify different perceptions of different stakeholders regarding the tourism
potential of Boticas. To this end, the content analysis of semi-structured
interviews conducted in 2014 to local and regional social and political
stakeholders were used. Likewise, in 2015 two focus groups were conducted with
main local stakeholders. The results highlight three main facts: first, there are
unexplored tourism resources with potential to attract certain niches of
tourist demand; second, the region has been investing in the diversification of
its supply of leisure and recreational activities, as well as available tourism
equipment; and third, the region is facing serious difficulties in creating a local
and regional stakeholder network in order to provide an integrated promotion of
tourism. We conclude by identifying few policy recommendations on development
issues for the municipality of Boticas or other rural areas presenting similar
constraints.»
Hélder LOPES
Paula REMOALDO
Vitor RIBEIRO
José CADIMA RIBEIRO
Sara SILVA
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