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- Atitudes e comportamentos dos residentes: contributos para o desenvolvimento turístico sustentável no AlgarvePublication . Pinto, Patrícia; Manuela Guerreiro, Maria; Renda, Ana Isabel; Ramos, Celia; Marques, João Filipe; Pereira, Luís Nobre; Lança, Milene; Lai, Hio Kuan; Pinto, Patrícia; Guerreiro, ManuelaO Projeto RESTUR (Atitudes e Comportamentos dos Residentes: Contributos para o Desenvolvimento de uma Estratégia de Turismo Sustentável no Algarve) pretende medir e monitorizar os impactos do turismo nos residentes do Algarve, considerando a região como um todo e os seus concelhos de forma individual.
- The moderating role of tourism intensity on residents’ intentions towards pro-tourism behavioursPublication . Lança, Milene; Silva, joão; Andraz, Jorge; Nunes, Rui; Pereira, LuisThis study analysed the complex dynamics of tourism based on perspectives and intentional behaviours of residents. The analysis focused on how residents perceive the effects of tourism, their satisfaction with it, their subjective well-being, and their inclinations towards pro-tourism behaviours. By merging social exchange theory and bottom-up spillover theory, it also investigates tourism intensity (TI) as a moderator, which has been understudied. A representative sample of 990 residents, in both high and low TI municipalities of the Algarve region, was surveyed. The model was estimated using PLS-SEM. The results revealed significant differences in residents' perceptions based on TI. Residents in high TI areas perceived stronger effects on satisfaction due to negative and positive impacts of tourism. However, TI did not affect the relationships between satisfaction with tourism, subjective well-being, and intentions for pro-tourism behaviours. The economic gains created by tourism may differ from the social and psychological factors shaping residents' well-being. These outcomes offer valuable insights for destination managers and politicians, aiding in the development of strategies to alleviate the adverse effects of tourism. Directing efforts towards improving residents' satisfaction with tourism, subjective well-being, and support for tourism can also contribute to securing long-term and sustainable benefits for host communities.
- An assessment model of the Algarve as a sustainable tourism destination: a conceptual frameworkPublication . Nobre Pereira, Luis; Muhs, Christina Susanne; Andraz, Jorge; Nunes, Rui Miguel da Cunha; Lança, Milene; Silva, joãoSustainable tourism assessment models emphasize the need for holistic, integrated evaluations of tourism destinations, particularly in mature and mass tourism areas. While best practices can be shared, each destination requires a tailored approach, considering its unique features like infrastructure and natural assets. Research shows that sustainable tourism should involve continuous evaluation rather than a one-time assessment. This article develops a model for the ongoing review of sustainable tourism in the Algarve, a famous sun, sea, and sand destination in Portugal. Using qualitative and quantitative methods, the model was designed by analyzing existing frameworks and their relevant dimensions. A questionnaire was then administered to local stakeholders to validate and refine the selected indicators, which were ultimately used to create a framework for monitoring sustainable tourism in the region.
- Building bridges between residents and tourism: attitudinal support, emotional solidarity, and intentions for pro-tourism behavioursPublication . Lança, Milene; Nobre Pereira, Luis; Renda, Ana Isabel; Marques, João Filipe; Ramos, Celia; Martins Guerreiro, Maria Manuela; Hio Kuan Lai; Pinto, PatríciaThis study explores the relationships between residents' attitudes in support of tourism, emotional solidarity with tourists and willingness to engage in pro-tourism behaviours. Residents' support for tourism hinges on their perceived benefits and costs, as influenced by theories such as the Social Exchange Theory and the Theory of Reasoned Action. Despite extensive research on residents' attitudes and tourism support, pro-tourism behaviours remain underexplored. This study aims to fill this gap by investigating how residents' attitudes and emotional solidarity, including newly added indicators of interpersonal connection, impact their intentions for pro-tourism behaviours. Empirical data from a sample of 4,026 residents in the Algarve region, Portugal, were analysed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results of this study not only offer theoretical insights but also have practical implications for destination management. These findings underscore the importance of implementing internal marketing strategies that foster a welcoming and empathetic attitude among residents towards tourists. The study's results become directly relevant and beneficial to tourism by fostering a sense of connection and appreciation for tourists among residents.