Boas Festas e Feliz 2025!

 

Boas Festas!

 

A rede “Quadrilátero Urbano”

O Quadrilátero Urbano do Baixo Minho: perplexidades

 

Journal of Rural Studies, Vol. 112, dezembro, 2024

“Residents’ perceptions of tourism development in the context of a new governance framework for Portuguese protected areas: The case of a small peripheral natural park”, Journal of Rural Studies, Vol. 112, dezembro de 2024, págs. 103451, publicado online em 2024/10/18 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrurstud.2024.103451) [trabalho em co-autoria com Luís Filipe Silva e Francisco Carballo Cruz].

Tourism Planning & Development, Vol. 11, N. 6, 2024

“Towards Sustainable Tourism Development in a Small Protected Area: Mapping Stakeholders' Perceptions in the Alvão Natural Park, Portugal”, Tourism Planning & Development, Vol. 11, N. 6, 2024, págs. 712-734.

Notícia de sessão de trabalho e da produção de estatísticas sobre alterações climáticas

 

Turismo y Patrimonio: Núm. 23 (2024)

 

http://ojs.revistaturismoypatrimonio.com/index.php/typ/issue/view/24

I Congresso de História de Valongo

 

PASOS - Revista de Turismo y Patrimonio Cultural: Vol. 22, Núm. 4 (2024)

 Vol. 22 Núm. 4 (2024): PASOS Revista de Turismo y Patrimonio Cultural

https://ojsull.webs.ull.es/index.php/Revista/issue/view/109

Capítulo de livro: “Experiências Sensoriais e Emoções no Caminho Português de Santiago (Caminho Central), e Deficiências de Dotação em Equipamento"

“Experiências Sensoriais e Emoções no Caminho Português de Santiago (Caminho Central), e Deficiências de Dotação em Equipamento”, in Atas do 6.º Congresso Internacional Casa Nobre – Um Património para o Futuro, Joana Lencart, Nuno Soares, Armando Malheiro da Silva, Luís Damásio e João Carlos Gachineir (Coord.), Edição da Município de Arcos de Valdevez, outubro de 2024, pp. 622-636 (trabalho em co-autoria);

 https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12Xv5YBVCr4p59S7b1U4D231oKoo6Q4MN

“Residents’ perceptions of tourism development in the context of a new governance framework for Portuguese protected areas: The case of a small peripheral natural park”, Journal of Rural Studies, Vol. 112, dezembro de 2024, pp. 103451,

 

Abstract

Historically, Portuguese protected areas (PAs) have been operating under top-down governance, often neglecting local communities. In 2019, the Portuguese government established a new governance model for PAs, based on co-management. The new co-management approach emphasises collaborative and participatory governance and positions sustainable tourism as a catalyst for territorial revitalisation and local development. However, local communities' attitudes and perceptions regarding tourism in these areas remain largely uncharted. This study focuses on the Alvão Natural Park (PNAL), a small rural and mountainous Portuguese PA, which is currently in the early stages of co-management implementation. Our goal was to investigate local residents' perceptions of tourism's impacts and identify potential divergence among resident groups and their level of support for tourism development. These insights are crucial because the active engagement of local communities is a key element for sustainable tourism development and the successful implementation of co-management. The study employed a self-administered survey, garnering responses from 250 PNAL residents representing over half of the park's population. Factor analysis identified four primary perceptual dimensions and cluster analysis classified residents into three distinct groups based on their tourism perceptions. While most PNAL residents express support for tourism development, there is a resounding call for new policies to revert the legacy of top-down governance. This research provides essential insights for shaping effective tourism policies, planning and development strategies, and ensuring the active involvement of local communities in co-management and sustainable development efforts within the PNAL. Moreover, this study demonstrates the applicability of this research approach in the context of evolving governance models with the potential for adaptation to other PAs across Portugal and other countries undergoing similar governance transitions.

https://authors.elsevier.com/c/1jyTr2eyKFvNR-

Journal of Rural Studies: paper accepted

"Residents’ Perceptions of Tourism Development in the Context of a New Governance Framework for Portuguese Protected Areas: The Case of a Small Peripheral Natural Park" - title of the paper to be published online soon

https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/journal-of-rural-studies

 

2º Encontro de Editores de Revistas Académicas em Ciências Sociais e Humanas

Aproximando-se a realização do 2º Encontro de Editores de Revistas Académicas em Ciências Sociais e Humanas (ERACSH), partilhamos hiperligação para o programa definitivo do mesmo, anexando cartaz e convite.

Revista Portuguesa de Estudos Regionais: N. 69 (2024)

 

https://www.review-rper.com/index.php/rper/issue/view/69

Peso das exportações de turismo no PIB em Portugal (9,5%, em 2023)

 

[O peso das exportações de turismo no PIB tem vindo a aumentar em Portugal, atingindo 9,5% em 2023, um valor próximo da média dos países da Europa do Sul/Mediterrânea, mas superior ao da maioria dos países europeus. Este peso reflete as vantagens comparativas da economia portuguesa neste sector. O bom desempenho das exportações tem beneficiado da perceção de segurança do país num contexto de conflitos geopolíticos e de melhoria da qualidade dos serviços prestados. Em 2024, Portugal ocupava a 12ª posição no ranking do índice de desenvolvimento de viagens e turismo do Fórum Económico Mundial, num conjunto de 199 países (BP, Setembro de 2024 - https://www.bportugal.pt/page/economia-numa-imagem-20240913]

Regiões históricas da Europa

 

Fonte: página do Facebook "History Cool Kids" (acesso em 2024/09/12)

“Residents’ Perceptions of Tourism Development in the Context of a New Governance Framework for Portuguese Protected Areas: A Case Study”

Abstract

Historically, Portuguese protected areas (PAs) have been operating under top-down governance, often neglecting local communities. In 2019, the Portuguese government established a new governance model for PAs, based on co-management. The new co-management approach emphasizes collaborative and participatory governance and positions sustainable tourism as a catalyst for territorial revitalization and local development. However, local communities’ attitudes and perceptions regarding tourism in these areas remain largely uncharted. This study focuses on the Alvão Natural Park (PNAL), a small rural and mountainous Portuguese PA, which is currently in the early stages of co-management implementation. Our goal was to investigate local residents' perceptions of tourism's impacts and identify potential divergence among resident groups and their level of support for tourism development. These insights are pivotal because the active engagement of local communities is a key element for sustainable tourism development and the successful implementation of co-management. The study employed a self-administered survey, garnering responses from 250 PNAL residents representing over half of the park's population. Factor analysis identified four primary perceptual dimensions and cluster analysis classified residents into three distinct groups based on their tourism perceptions. While most PNAL residents express support for tourism development, there is a resounding call for new policies to revert the legacy of top-down governance. This research provides essential insights for shaping effective tourism policies, planning and development strategies, and ensuring the active involvement of local communities in co-management and sustainable development efforts within the PNAL. Moreover, this study demonstrates the applicability of this research approach in the context of evolving governance models with the potential for adaptation to other PAs across Portugal and other countries undergoing similar governance transitions.

Keywords: protected area; local communities; co-management; sustainable tourism development; Portugal 

Luís Filipe Silva

José Cadima Ribeiro 

Francisco Carballo-Cruz

(Comunicação apresentada no 63rd ERSA Congress (2024), organizado pela European Regional Science Association, de 26 a 30 de agosto de 2024, na Ilha Terceira, Açores, Portugal)

“Motivation-Based Visitor Segmentation in the Context of a New Governance Model for a Protected Area”

 

ABSTRACT 

Understanding visitor motivations is crucial for developing sustainable tourism strategies in protected areas (PAs). However, the literature often overlooks the role of visitor motivation research in enhancing place-based collaborative governance within PAs. This study focuses on the Alvão Natural Park (PNAL), a mountainous Portuguese PA currently implementing a new co- management model. This represents a significant change, considering that the governance of the PA has shifted from a single state entity to a collaborative model that prioritises tourism as a key factor in local development. This study seeks to address the research gap regarding motivation-based segmentation studies in mountainous natural parks, while exploring the innovative aspects of conducting such a study within the framework of a new governance model. By surveying 351 PNAL visitors, factor analysis revealed four motivational dimensions with emphasis on connection with nature and relaxation. However, cluster analysis identified only one segment primarily motivated by connecting with nature, while the largest segment is motivated by convenience and social environment interactions. The results suggest the importance of involving the local community in governance and decision-making processes, and the need to prioritise ecotourism as a key focal point in PNAL’s tourism policies, strategic planning, and development. Our f indings contribute to theoretical knowledge and inform policy- making, providing valuable guidance for the successful implementation of co-management in PNAL and potentially other similar PAs.

Luís Filipe Silva,

José Cadima Ribeiro

Francisco Carballo-Cruz 

 NIPE and School of Economics and Management, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal

[Resumo de artigo publicado "online" em 2024/08/18, Journal of Policy Research in Tourism, Leisure and Events]

Em Santiago de Compostela depois de percorrer o Caminho Central Português para recolha de dados para livro em preparação

 

PASOS - Revista de Turismo y Patrimonio Cultural: Vol. 22, Núm. 3 (2024)

 PASOS - Revista de Turismo y Patrimonio Cultural: Vol. 22, Núm. 3 (2024)

- https://ojsull.webs.ull.es/index.php/Revista/issue/view/108

Leiria: recordando, ainda, o 31º Congresso da APDR

 

Leiria: 31st APDR Congress

"Business Operators’ Perception of the Impact of the Portuguese Way of St. James"

 Abstract

This research aims to analyse business operators’ perception of the impact of the Portuguese Way of St. James and to assess the landscape situation along a total section of 115 kilometres. Perceptions were collected in a survey of 112 small operators between 2020 and 2021. The diversity and singular components of the landscape make it a pleasant route to experience, where pilgrims have the possibility to improve wellbeing, and enjoy the landscape. Operators have profited from the significant increase in the number of pilgrims walking along the Way and claim that they aim to continue their operations.

Paula C. Remoaldo 

Eduardo Duque 

Vítor Ribeiro 

José Cadima Ribeiro 

Hélder Silva Lopes

Sandro Ferreira 

Cátia Faria 

(Resumo de texto publicado em International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage, Vol. 12. N. 1, págs. 112-129, junho de 2024 -https://arrow.tudublin.ie/ijrtp/vol12/iss1/9/)

Publicação de livro: "Sustainable Development of Territories in Contexts of Uncertainty: External Shocks and Risks”

 

Abstract

The pursuit of development has increasingly prioritized sustainability. Sustainable approaches to development and adopting people’s well-being as a main goal have substantial implications for the competitiveness of territories. When viewed through a nature lens, sustainability maintains a close connection with circular economy. If sustainability is the paradigm the world needs to commit to, businesses, policy makers and people have to deal with the difficulties and uncertainties arising from those requirements and other severe phenomena, like international armed conflicts and pandemic crises. By using case studies, this book addresses territorial bottlenecks and grapples with social and developmental challenges. The book intends to function as a practical guide for policymakers and practitioners, providing them with the knowledge necessary to adopt and implement sustainable development strategies. It advocates the implementation of socially inclusive policies and the adoption of innovative governance models able to safeguard democratic principles while enhancing the efficacy of decision-making processes.

Edited by

José Cadima Ribeiro, Paula Remoaldo, Flávio Nunes, Hélder Silva Lopes, and Laurentina Vareiro

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

José Cadima Ribeiro, Paula Remoaldo, Flávio Nunes, Hélder Silva Lopes, Laurentina Vareiro

Chapter 1

Regional Tourism Planning: bibliometric review and analysis

Daniela Meneses, Carlos Costa, Fernanda A. Ferreira, Celeste Eusébio

Chapter 2

Regional Development: sustainability and rurality in the south of Minas Gerais (Brazil)

Carlos Alberto Máximo Pimenta, Jaqueline Viana de Paiva, Gabriel José Dias Ferreira, Jeniffer de Nadae

Chapter 3

The Development of Municipalities in the Metropolitan Region of Paraíba Valley and North Coast of São Paulo (Brazil): fiscal sustainability versus social sustainability

Maxwel Gouveia Simpliciano, Edson Trajano Vieira, Moacir José dos Santos

Chapter 4

Social Entrepreneurship and Local Development: the case of the MediCar project

Fernando Teixeira, Susana Pescada, Ivone Marques

Chapter 5

Attracting Digital Nomads to Rural Areas: an attempt to bridge the demographic gap

Rodolpho Tsvetcoff, Rui Patrício, Sofia Alçada

Chapter 6

Gastronomy of Lambayeque and its Contribution to Regional Development in Peru

Rosse Marie Esparza-Huamanchumo, María del Pilar Miranda-Guerra, María de la Cruz del Rio-Rama, José Álvarez-García

Chapter 7

Use of GIS for the Delimitation of Renewable Electricity Potential Coverage in the Territories of Andalusia (Spain): synergies and opportunities toward the energy transition

Lucas da Silva Almeida, Jesús Molina Belmonte, Bárbara Montero González

Chapter 8

Business Incubators in Low-Density Territories: the case of the municipality of Ferreira do Alentejo (Portugal)

Fernando Teixeira, Susana Pescada, Claúdia Oliveira

Chapter 9

Pilgrimage, landscape and human senses across the Portuguese St. James Way

Paula Remoaldo, Eduardo Duque, Vítor Ribeiro, José Cadima Ribeiro, Sandro Ferreira

- https://www.cambridgescholars.com/product/978-1-0364-0337-9

Revista Portuguesa de Estudos Regionais: N.º 68 (2024)

 

https://review-rper.com/index.php/rper/issue/view/68

Sustainable Development of Territories in Contexts of Uncertainty: External Shocks and Risks

Abstract

 The pursuit of development has increasingly prioritized sustainability. Sustainable approaches to development and adopting people’s well-being as a main goal have substantial implications for the competitiveness of territories. When viewed through a nature lens, sustainability maintains a close connection with circular economy. If sustainability is the paradigm the world needs to commit to, businesses, policy makers and people have to deal with the difficulties and uncertainties arising from those requirements and other severe phenomena, like international armed conflicts and pandemic crises. By using case studies, this book addresses territorial bottlenecks and grapples with social and developmental challenges. The book intends to function as a practical guide for policymakers and practitioners, providing them with the knowledge necessary to adopt and implement sustainable development strategies. It advocates the implementation of socially inclusive policies and the adoption of innovative governance models able to safeguard democratic principles while enhancing the efficacy of decision-making processes.

(Abstract of book to be published soon by Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Edited by

José Cadima Ribeiro, Paula Remoaldo, Flávio Nunes, Hélder Tiago Lopes, and Laurentina Vareiro)

  

PASOS - Revista de Turismo y Patrimonio Cultural: 22(2), 2024

Vol. 22, Núm. 2 (2024): PASOS Revista de Turismo y Patrimonio Cultural

31º Congresso da APDR: comunicação submetida

 

Bibliometric analysis of the research on St. James Way performed for the period 1997-2023

Leida Costa, Paula Remoaldo, Hélder Lopes, José Cadima Ribeiro, Vítor Ribeiro e Rafaela Silva

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to perform a bibliometric analysis of publications related to the St. James Way indexed in the Scopus database in the period 1997-2023. This is the first time that this kind of study is done concerning this period of 26 years. 139 studies and several variables were taken into consideration, such as, the type and year of publication, subjects approached, methods, techniques used, and country of publication. It was noted that the amount of the studies related to the St. James Way is reduced, and that the first study indexed in Scopus database dates back to 1997. The data collected in the Scopus database was analyzed using the VOsviewer tool. This tool allowed the generation of a set of thematic network maps using analysis of keyword occurrences, documents and countries with the highest number of publications, journals with the highest number of publications and most productive authors. It was found that there is a relationship between the keywords inserted in the database, that is, there are authors who, when approaching the Way, used three to four common keywords ("pilgrims", "tourism", "religion", and " St. James Way"). The subject of St. James Way attracts research from many scientific areas, such as Economy, Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, Law and Environmental Sciences. Since 2011, the number of publications indexed in Scopus increased a lot, but it was since 2019 that the number increased in a more substantial way, along with the diffusion and interest in this religious and cultural route. Between 1997 and 2015, the studies had a more general nature, with descriptive stories about the Camino, and its evolution since the medieval age. Since 2016, the number of empirical studies has been increasing. This study can contribute to the evolution of research on religious tourism and pilgrimage, especially the one concerning the St. James Way routes.

Keywords: Bibliometric Study; Scopus Database; Camino de Santiago; St. James Way; VOSviewer.

RPER: alguns dados sobre o desempenho da revista em 2023, e nos anos mais recentes

 [Não esteve bem nem mal; foi o que se conseguiu com muito trabalho e dedicação]

O Caminho Português de Santiago: excerto de texto a integrar em livro em processo de produção

"Em resposta a uma questão colocada no grupo do Facebook ´CAMINO PORTUGUÉS` em 2023/03/17 por alguém com origem nos Países Baixos que inquiria sobre qual das rotas do Caminho Português de Santiago seria mais bonita, um peregrino português respondia que ambas eram “fantásticas”, acrescentando que o Caminho Central atravessa várias vilas e cidades da parte norte de Portugal, mostrando paisagens e aldeias mais típicas. Adiantava, igualmente, que “Todos os Caminhos têm sua beleza e essência... uns são mais difíceis, outros mais curtos.... Mas tudo depende do olhar de quem vê e sente!!!! […]. Eu prefiro o Central!” (JMVA, 2023/03/17, CAMINO PORTUGUÉS).

Na mesma data, respondendo a outra pergunta, um peregrino espanhol referia que os gostos variam (há opiniões para todos os gostos), sendo que ele, que tinha realizando todos os Caminhos Portugueses, e, inclusive, repetido alguns, entre os quais um que tinha iniciado em Huelva, Espanha, entendia que, inquestionavelmente, o mais bonito era o central, até pela dimensão cultural mais intensa. Acabava recomendando a visita ao albergue do mosteiro de Vairão, na etapa de Porto a Vilarinho, 1,5 km antes de Vilarinho (PSS, Espanhol, 2023/03/17, CAMINO PORTUGUÉS).

São tomadas de posição que se encontram amiúde nos blogues dos grupos de Facebook dedicados ao Caminho Português, se bem que também haja outras recomendando o uso do Caminho da Costa a quem deseja ter um contacto continuando com o mar e, porventura, percorrer terenos menos acidentados."

J. Cadima Ribeiro

Paula Remoaldo

PASOS - Revista de Turismo y Patrimonio Cultural: 22(1), 2024

 

Vol. 22, Núm. 1 (2024): PASOS Revista de Turismo y Patrimonio Cultural

Revista Portuguesa de Estudos Regionais: issue N. 67 (2024) published

It is a pleasure to inform you that the issue n. 67 (January 2024) of our journal (Revista Portuguesa de Estudos Regionais / Portuguese Review of Regional Studies) is now online. You can accede to the issue using the following link:

https://review-rper.com/index.php/rper/issue/view/67

Thank you for contributing to the success of the journal. We will go on counting on you!

I wish you all a successful year 2024!

Best regards,

J. Cadima Ribeiro 

ERSA 2024, Ilha Terceira, Açores: apêlo à submissão de comunicações (2)

 

Special Session (S71)

Sustainability in Tourist Destinations: A Multidimensional Approach

Laurentina Vareiro

UNIAG, Lab2PT and Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave (IPCA),Barcelos, Portugal, lvareiro@ipca.pt (corresponding convener)

 

Paula Remoaldo

Lab2PT and Institute of Social Sciences, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal, cris.remoaldo@gmail.com

José Cadima Ribeiro
NIPE and Lab2PT, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal, jcadima@eeg.uminho.pt

 

Abstract

This session seeks to scrutinize the various dimensions of sustainability in tourist destinations. By dissecting the eco-footprint of accommodation, investigating the provenance of culinary resources, and assessing the ecological impacts of entertainment activities, we aim to analyse the multiple dimensions involved (a holistic approach) in destinations sustainability. The discourse will extend to encompass the integration of environmental preservation, community involvement and economic viability. This session aims to provide new insights on the issue, exploring innovative methodologies to maintain the allure of tourist destinations while ensuring their enduring ecological and societal well-being.

Your contribution is pivotal to advancing on the discourse on responsible and sustainable tourism practices. Theoretical and empirical backgrounds are accepted. The main research areas of this Special Session are the following topics:

1.     Conceptualization of Comprehensive Sustainability in Tourist Destinations.

2.     Bibliometric Analysis of Sustainable Practices in Tourism Activities.

3.     Best Practices on Environmental, Social and Economic Sustainability in the Tourism Industry.

4.     Best Practices for Attaining Destination Sustainability.

5.     Sustainable Practices in Accommodation and/or Food Provision.

6.     Engaging Residents in the Promotion of Sustainable Destinations.

7.     Engaging Politicians in the Promotion of Sustainable Destinations.

8.     Political Difficulties in Implementing Destinations Sustainability.

9.     Sociocultural Difficulties in Implementing Destinations Sustainability.

10.  Quantitative Methods in the Analysis of Sustainable Practices in Tourism.

11.  Qualitative Methods in the Analysis of Sustainable Practices in Tourism.

12.  New Approaches to Tourism Sustainable Practices.

13.  The Future of Destinations Sustainability.

      https://ersa.eventsair.com/ersa2024/special-session-themes