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- The importance of cultural context in the quality of life of senior touristsPublication . Domínguez Vila, Trinidad; Lopes, Maria Carlos; Liberato, DáliaPropelled by the ageing of the world's population, quality of life has become a determinant in the establishment, at a global level, of strategies to implement healthy ageing policies. Hence the importance of designing interventions that can generate positive effects on the healthy ageing process, that is, on quality of life. Leisure and tourism activities substantially improve the well-being of participants, identifying themselves as one of the domains that positively influence quality of life. The World Health Organization defines quality of life as ‘an individual's perception of their position in life in the context of the culture and value systems in which they live and in relation to their goals, expectations, standards and concerns’. The cultural context has not been researched in depth, and different authors highlight this lack. Based on this challenge, an analysis is made of whether the quality of life of tourists aged 55 and over from Portugal and Spain is influenced by their cultural contexts. The main results indicate that seniors from these similar cultures exhibit very different behaviours in the most important relevant domains that affect quality of life.
- Senior tourism as a key element for quality of life, wellness and lonelinessPublication . Lopes, Maria Carlos; Liberato, DáliaThe ageing of the world's population is a contemporary reality and will continue to be so in the near future, with a much sharper ageing pattern than in the past. The ageing of the world's population is associated with increasingly recognised future trends, and it is crucial to design actions and strategies that promote healthy ageing, a fundamental objective of all global policies and organisations, from the WHO to the UN, including the 2030 Agenda. Various studies show that tourism experiences lead to positive psychological and physical states, improving well-being, happiness, quality of life and overall life satisfaction. The aim of this research is to determine whether the elderly live alone by personal decision (voluntary) or whether the situation is imposed (compulsory). This research focused on the distinction between sociodemographic variables and the dimensions of loneliness. The study was carried out through a questionnaire targeted at Spanish people over the age of 55, using mostly personal surveys. A stratified sampling process based on gender and age proportions was followed. At the end of the process, 439 valid questionnaires were returned. The results were consistent with the relationship between living alone and the tendency to feel lonely, but with certain variations since the relationship was not always present. The risk of loneliness increases in widows/widowers since sharing a life with a spouse reduces the likelihood of emotional loneliness. Regarding the profiles obtained, a distinction is made between the results for those who live alone and feel lonely (the objective and subjective dimensions of loneliness) and for those who only feel lonely (the subjective dimension). Thus, looking only at the elderly who live alone, gender and professional status are common elements, but there are differences in terms of education, income and age. There is a direct relationship between loneliness and being a woman and being retired, i.e., no longer working. Considering the dimensions of loneliness, living alone is not synonymous with feeling lonely, but living alone increases the likelihood of feeling lonely more often, although this is not always the case. The largest group who feels lonely lives alone, but some who do no live alone feel lonely too. It is important not to treat older people and their perceptions of loneliness homogeneously if the ultimate purpose is to improve their quality of life and well-being. Research has shown that activities related to tourism have a significant impact on the wellness, quality of life and overall life satisfaction of older tourists, being recognised as a social solution to alleviate loneliness, rebuild social relationships, enhance individual well-being, and foster a positive image of ageing.
- Special interest trends for glamping: preliminary insights in Portuguese contextPublication . Jessica, Eliane; Sousa, Bruno Barbosa; Liberato, PedroSustainability in tourism is a necessary path for the tourism sector on a global scale. Tourist practice now considers the environmental, economic, and social impact in the present and the future. Responsible use of natural resources, preservation of the sociocultural authenticity of local communities, and ensuring long-term economic sustainability are fundamental. In the context of tourist activities that promote direct contact with nature, it is crucial to intensify efforts to prevent any form of environmental negligence (e.g., glamping in specific Portuguese contexts). From an interdisciplinary perspective, this study provides insights into marketing and segmented tourism (in the context of nature and glamping). Future studies should make it possible to develop some of the limitations presented in this chapter.
- Regional tourism planning: bibliometric review and analysisPublication . Meneses, Daniela; Costa, Carlos; Ferreira, Fernanda A.; Eusébio, CelesteIncreased competitiveness among cities and tourist destinations is associated with accelerated growth and the increased need to fulfil tourist needs. Tourism, being a complex sector, incorporates different types of environmental, cultural, economic, and social resources into its activity. The impact of tourism on destinations, whether through acculturation or the environment, varies according to the characteristics of each destination. Tourism activity depends on natural resources and all entities involved, private and public sector, recognise the importance and need for tourism planning to protect these resources, especially in a regional dimension. From the point of view of regional tourism, the premise of regional tourism planning should be to plan the best use of the territory, based on tourism strategies aimed at achieving optimal national development (Dwyer, Forsyth, and Spurr 2004). Tourism as a clustering sector is influenced by external factors which call into question the planning process, being influenced by different actors, governments, non-governmental organisations and private sector (Gunn 2002). As a result, tourism planning requires a particular body of knowledge and a systematic approach (Inskeep 1988). In the case of regional tourism, this also means that all urban and rural attractions and peripheral areas should be considered in tourism planning. In the literature search, we found some review articles about tourism planning. Literature review from Calero and Turner (2020) approaches tourism planning from the perspective of regional economic development and tourism, emphasising the concept and its evolution between the years 1990 and 2000. The results showed that research was still in its infancy. The review of Rahman and Salahudin (2021) address regional tourism development planning with application to Indonesia, limiting and biasing the results of the study, and, finally, the review of Sentanu et al. (2023) addresses collaborative tourism governance between 2010 and 2021, leading to a current topic trend and proposing the factors of collaborative tourism governance for success. The bibliometric analyses that emerged during the research are related to sustainability and the application of sustainability in tourism, and no literature review was found that addresses regional tourism development. This work stands out for its innovation, as it conducts a quantitative analysis of the gathered information. It also offers a temporal examination of the knowledge that has evolved over recent years, effectively systematising this information, and delivering valuable insights for individuals engaged in regional planning, as well as researchers and practitioners. For researchers, it facilitates a more comprehensive understanding of the topic’s evolution and variables, thereby providing guidance for future research. As for practitioners, it enables an examination of diverse perspectives and their impact on the industry. This chapter addresses examining the development of regional tourism planning as a concept and its practical implications in the evolution of planning. The aim of this chapter is to understand the evolution of regional tourism planning research, identify the most relevant topics in regional tourism planning and, finally, promote a broad understanding of the development and suggest new research directions. The chapter structure follows with introductory literature review concerning the subject being investigated, followed by a description of the methodology used and the subsequent findings. Finally, concludes by presenting the implications and potential future avenues for research.
- Advances in tourism, technology and systems: selected papers from ICOTTS 2023, Volume 1Publication . Abreu, António, ed.; Carvalho, João Vidal, ed.; Liberato, Pedro, ed.; Cerón Monroy, Hazael, ed.
- Advances in tourism, technology and systems: selected papers from ICOTTS 2023, Volume 2Publication . Carvalho, João Vidal, ed.; Abreu, António, ed.; Liberato, Dália, ed.; Díaz Rebolledo, José Angel, ed.
- Advances in tourism, technology and systems: selected papers from ICOTTS 2022, Volume 1Publication . Carvalho, João Vidal, ed.; Abreu, António, ed.; Liberato, Pedro, ed.; Peña, Alejandro, ed.
- Tourism sustainable planning in low density territories and the post (disaster) pandemic contextPublication . Liberato, Pedro; Sousa, Bruno Barbosa; Costa, Márcia; Liberato, DáliaThe evolution of tourism must be framed into policies that aim a development model perspective for the destinations, based on the analysis of economic, political, and social indicators. Therefore, emerging destinations, located in territories with low population density, should be a target of a careful strategy policy, considering the characteristics of the region. In particular, the disaster caused by the pandemic context (i.e., COVID-19) implied profound changes in tourism thinking, planning, and development of regions in Portugal and throughout the world. The present chapter proposes the creation of a tourism monitoring system for Arouca (Portugal), a territory classified as Low-Density Territory, with specific characteristics. The monitoring will involve the planning and management of database, at the disposal of all stakeholders, ensuring that the tourism flows in analysis do not get overwhelmed, allowing the discussion of opportunities and threats for the territory, based on the partnership between the population, public and private sector, adjusted to the social, cultural, economic, and environment perception. Will also be considered the perspective of the local community from Arouca's region, the main actors from the territory such as Geopark Association of Arouca and the City Council, according to the surveys used as data basis of this study, along with statistics analysis.
- Advances in tourism, technology and systems: selected papers from ICOTTS 2022, Volume 2Publication . Abreu, António, ed.; Carvalho, João Vidal, ed.; Liberato, Dália, ed.; Galdames, Iván Suazo, ed.
- Advances in tourism, technology and systems: selected papers from ICOTTS 2021, Volume 2Publication . Carvalho, João Vidal, ed.; Liberato, Pedro, ed.; Peña, Alejandro, ed.