- Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research
- Cruise Tourism Development and Management
- Physical Education and Sports Studies
- Religious Tourism and Spaces
- Urban Development and Societal Issues
- Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies
- Cultural, Media, and Literary Studies
- Sport and Mega-Event Impacts
- Wine Industry and Tourism
- Urban and sociocultural dynamics
- Environmental Sustainability and Education
- Cultural Industries and Urban Development
- Social and Economic Solidarity
- Sharing Economy and Platforms
- Historical Geography and Geographical Thought
- Business and Management Studies
- Educational Practices and Policies
- Hospitality and Tourism Education
- Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation
- Archaeology and Cultural Heritage
- Horticultural and Viticultural Research
- Migration, Ethnicity, and Economy
- Culinary Culture and Tourism
- Physical Education and Gymnastics
- Academic Research in Diverse Fields
University of Coimbra
2014-2023
Centro de Estudos em Geografia e Ordenamento do Territorio
2012-2023
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
2023
The University of Texas at Austin
2023
Proteca (Brazil)
2021
Sociedade Portuguesa de Inovação
2021
Universidade Federal do Piauí
2018
Universidade Portucalense
2016
Câmara Municipal de Lisboa
2013
Direção Geral do Património Cultural
2013
Portugal has established itself as one of the most competitive tourist destinations in world. The destination, which comprises mainland territory and two archipelagos, enjoyed unprecedented, sustained growth activity 2019. COVID-19 pandemic had serious repercussions on national tourism system, although government measures have been implemented to mitigate impacts. results for accommodation show that after first phase there was a slight recovery some indicators, mainly more consolidated...
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify development strategies for Business Tourism in territories where segment not always given due consideration, especially at the level local and regional policies. Design discusses concepts analyses characteristics a delimited territory Central Region Portugal that encompasses cities Coimbra, Aveiro Viseu, located between main Portuguese cities, Lisbon Oporto. Methodology A Delphi study was conducted explore prospects destination stakeholders,...
Since 2018, the ESPRESSO spectrograph at VLT has been hunting for planets in Southern skies via RV method. One of its goals is to follow up candidate from transit surveys such as TESS mission, particularly small planets. We analyzed photometry and ground-based facilities, high-resolution imaging, RVs ESPRESSO, HARPS, HIRES, confirm characterize three new planets: TOI-260 b, transiting a late K-dwarf, TOI-286 b c, orbiting an early K-dwarf. also update parameters known super-Earth TOI-134 ,...
The ESA (European Space Agency) is currently pursuing the development of e.Deorbit mission that will remove a large defunct satellite from Earth orbit: ENVISAT. To fulfil autonomy requirements, has decided to embed in GNC (Guidance, Navigation, Control) software, fault tolerance capacities against actuator faults. aim this paper present and validation model-based diagnosis tolerant control solution for such proposed based on new class nonlinear unknown input observers, optimal L2-gain sense,...
Yachting appears as a tourism segment with proven and specific importance for the economic social development of tourist destinations Every year, thousands yachts cross Portuguese waters. Figueira da Foz is seaside city destination history connected to activities. Despite having marina located in centre, number stopping by still far from this nautical port maximum capacity. As reaction, change reality, both local regional stakeholders have participated Delphi panel find out if yacht has...
O turismo e a paisagem são dois elementos que estão intimamente ligados particularmente ancorados no território. recorre diversos instrumentos para vender os lugares. Todavia, funciona como elemento central do marketing territorial. Em muitos casos, é seduz ou influencia o desejo dos turistas pela procura de novos lugares por mais nos destinos visitam. Na verdade, muitas experiências turísticas construídas adquiridas através da paisagem. É diferentes ‘olhares’, projetados percebidos dela,...
Over time, not only new leisure practices were developed but also types of work, with globalization leading to a greater need for commercial, industrial and knowledge expansion, stimulating business travel. Therefore, long ago that tourism does refer on travel motivated by recreation. Travels professions, which consist one the oldest forms travel, saw their “tourist status” officially recognized end twentieth century. Today, Business Tourism (also known as Meeting Industry) represents...
Horta was the first city of Azores Islands (Portugal) to have a marina. Over time, yachts from all over world brought this more than expected tourism economic impact. In fact, existence marina developed nautical culture in local population, as well strong symbolic relationship with sea. The has become most important structure and brand island. Survey results show that are seen by residents single integrated element.
Los análisis de futuros y los ejercicios construcción escenarios han recibido escasa atención la literatura científica sobre planificación gestión destinos turísticos. Este artículo enfatiza importancia una estrategia previsión territorial creación en turísticos, demostrando cómo es metodológicamente posible combinar técnica Delphi con un ejercicio escenarios. hallazgos sugieren que el conocimiento las partes interesadas puede beneficiar Futures analyses and scenario-building exercises have...
Mobile robots must be able to build their own maps navigate in unknown worlds. Expanding a previously proposed method [Rui Araujo et al., April 1999], based on the fuzzy ART neural architecture (FARTNA), this paper introduces new on-line for learning of dynamic For purpose Prune-Able (PAFARTNA) is introduced. It extends FARTNA self-organizing network include ability selectively perform following additional operation recognition categories: remove, directly update spatial span, or forced...
When the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) begins operation at CERN in 2007 it will produce data volumes never before seen. Physicists around world manage, distribute and analyse petabytes of this using middleware provided by LHC Computing Grid. One critical factors smooth running system is performance file catalogues which allow users to access their files with a logical filename without knowing physical location. This paper presents detailed study comparing respective merits shortcomings two...
O aproveitamento dos recursos endógenos, competitivos por força do das suas vantagens comparativas, assume-se como o pilar de desenvolvimento regiões baixas densidades, demográfica, económica e socialmente falando. Daí que entender a patrimonialização espaços naturais seja fundamental para valorização da sustentabilidade contribuindo, simultaneamente, estancar ou reduzir processo despovoamento interior. A região Serra Estrela, enquanto espaço montanha, encontra-se, no seu todo, associada ao...
The territorial sustainability is increasingly present in local agendas for action and planning.This importance expressed the organization of networks institutions cities, order to get advantages from relationships shared experiences.Paying particular attention cohesion envisaged by urban management, policy integration, ecosystemic refl ection, cooperation partnership, this text we value quality life context sustainable development.
The empirical research studies carried out in cities with World Heritage Sites and the relationships between tour guides visitors strengthen destination mobility characteristics that are important for analysing behavioural distancing tourist destinations. theme of this article is related to concept touristification, which makes it possible valorise risk implicit context relations groups resident populations (local community). main purpose identify challenges managing Coimbra (UNESCO...
Os incêndios de outubro 2017 devastaram toda a Região Centro Portugal, tendo registado severos impactos socioeconómicos ao nível local e regional, comprometer o normal funcionamento das atividades económicas. O sistema turístico desta região que, nos últimos anos, tem contribuído para um novo aproveitamento dos espaços rurais regeneração do seu tecido socioeconómico, naturalmente, não escapou às perturbações que os criaram. No presente estudo, se debruçou, essencialmente, sobre território...
This paper will highlight the importance of social innovation in developing green cities. In last couple years, we have stated a growing interest on EU level from researchers, policymakers, and local municipalities. The current social-economic model is not sustainable, which became even more evident during big financial crisis (such as 2008 2020). Consequently, focus being placed societal challenges need to develop new innovative solutions address them. Additionally, municipal leaders are...