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- Promoting sustainability through regional food and wine pairingPublication . Serra, Manuel; Antonio, Nuno; Henriques, Cláudia Helena; Afonso, Carlos M.Sustainable development has been growingly recognized as important in the scope of tourism and hospitality industry practices. Gastronomic tourism associated with regional food-and wine pairing helps the emerging of higher quality services and contributes to the sustainability of tourist destinations. This study presents a pairing model based on three Real-Time Delphi (RTD) questionnaires to allow experts to select and pair regional wines with regional foods. In the first questionnaire, the experts were asked to choose, by category, the most representative regional dishes from the Algarve region (Portugal). In the second questionnaire, for each dish, experts voted on the best regional wines for the dish. In the third questionnaire, experts made quantitative and qualitative analyses for each of the three most voted wines for each dish. The resulting pairing model of regional food and wines will be communicated to tourism professionals and the general public. By promoting the consumption of these pairings, we promote an efficient, socially fair, and ecologically sustainable local economy. At the same time, we stimulate the circular economy in tourism.
- Development of an online holistic standardized recipe: a design science approachPublication . Silvestre, Daniela; Serra, Manuel; Afonso, Carlos M.; Pinto, Ezequiel; Almeida, CarlosConcerns around healthy and sustainable food, particularly regarding the standardization of production, cost control, and revenue maximization, are issues challenging food and beverages researchers and professionals. There are some available models to create standardized recipes for food and beverages, but they are weak in holistic terms from the point of view of management and legally required information. The purpose of this study was to develop an artifact, an online holistic standardized recipe, to allow the management of information in terms of recipes, costs, allergens, sustainability, nutrition facts, and menu pricing strategies. The research approach was conducted using a design science research methodology developed in two cycles. The artifact was produced from a literature review conducted to define the design principles, and it was evaluated across exploratory focus group and field study phases. The primary outcome of this research was the development of an online holistic standardized recipe. The artifact was considered relevant and useful by the stakeholders participating in the exploratory focus group and field study. However, studying the edible portion and the average weight of the recipe ingredients is necessary for the artifact to become more robust. The paper provides new insights and practical guidelines for academics and professionals in the food and beverage industry.
- HostLab: gastronomy innovation, experiences and sustainabilityPublication . Gonçalves, Alexandra; Ramos, Celia; Martins, Ana Isabel; Serra, Manuel; Rassal, C.; Monteiro, Carlos; Martins, Paula; Quintas, Célia; Ratao, Isabel; Nunes, Patrícia; Silva, Beatriz; Viegas, CarinaInnovating through traditional products and resources is the main aim of HoST Lab Project located at the School of Management, Hospitality and Tourism of the University of the Algarve. A new lab and new multidisciplinary way of working, that which to be a reference for research and development applied to Culinary Tourism and Eno-gastronomic experiences associated with the Mediterranean Diet (MD). A very enriching proposal was built to study the determinants of experience and the atmosphere of places, promoting sensory evaluation with tourists and stakeholders, of new products and services (based on local resources and products, such as cereals, olive trees, vines, and other foods), enhancing the qualification and diversification of the Algarve as a sustainable tourist destination. We hope that this new partnerships and stakeholders involved will help sharing this common vision, the knowledge delivered and continue promoting innovation around the Mediterranean Diet.
- Relação Enogastronómica Regional Algarvia - Uma perspetiva do conhecimento com base nas redes sociaisPublication . Serra, ManuelTrabalho apresentado em cumprimento do disposto na alinea b) do nº 1 do artigo nº 6 do despacho nº 5232/2012, publicado em Diário da República em 16 de abril de 2012 a que se refere o regulamento para atribuição do titulo de especialista da Universidade do Algarve
- Influência da rota dos vinhos no enoturismo do AlgarvePublication . Serra, Cristiana; Serra, Manuel; Choupinha, R.; Henriques, Cláudia Helena; Pinho, MartaThis article aims to approach the Wine Route in Algarve, while fueling the Enotourism in the Region. In methodological therms, secondary sources were consulted, including literature considered relevant, as well the analysis of the case Tenerife, as a destination where Enotourism was successfully implemented. The primary sources used for the case study were based on an analysis of interviews to the producers associates to the Algarve Wine Route (AWR) and an interview with the head of AWR, which led to the view and vision of the leaders in the implementation of this project. In order to give greater depth to the theme addressed the issue of external promotion of wine tourism, verifying which markets to consider in attracting tourists for using such statistics and information listed on the Portuguese Tourism Website. The main results point to the need for continuity the consolidation and reinforcing the AWR, increasing the collaboration between partners and among economic actors. In the opinion of the respondents, the external markets are the major destination for both the flow of wine production, as for attracting new customers and as such should be treated as strategic markets.
- Algarve – relação enogastronómicaPublication . Serra, Manuel António Dionísio; Afonso, Carlos Miguel Guimarães Pinto Coelho; António, NunoA atual produção de vinhos algarvios, em franca expansão e com perfis mais aproximados do gosto dos apreciadores, alavancados na já afamada gastronomia algarvia de origens mediterrânicas, carece de promoção e estudo de forma a potenciar a experiência enogastronómica e a afirmação do produto turístico complementar “gastronomia e Vinhos”. Neste sentido, pretende-se identificar iguarias regionais do Algarve e a sua maridagem com os vinhos da região, criando um modelo de maridagens que reflita a identidade enogastronómica da região algarvia. A metodologia prevê a utilização de uma revisão de literatura sobre a identidade histórica e caraterização das comidas e dos vinhos do Algarve. Prevê igualmente uma recolha de dados secundários em sites e bibliografia específica e de dados primários por meio de questionários, com utilização do método Delphi em Tempo Real, com participação e a interação de especialistas com suporte numa plataforma online. No que respeita a resultados obtidos, desenvolveu-se um portfólio de iguarias autênticas do Algarve e respetivas fichas técnicas; identificaram-se os vinhos da região comercializados no ano 2014 e respetivas fichas técnicas, apresentados pelas suas categorias, produtores aderentes à Rota dos Vinhos do Algarve e respetiva área geográfica, suas castas que evidenciam caraterísticas organoléticas que permitem caraterizar ao pormenor cada um deles. Na sequência da investigação, desenvolveu-se como resultado final um modelo de relação enogastronómica ou de maridagem, suscetível de utilização por parte dos agentes económicos, consumidor comum, enófilos, gastrónomos, investigadores na área da gastronomia e vinhos e demais interessados na temática.
- Cognitive, affective and behavioural repercussions of perceived quality in tourism vocational education: insights from self-determination theoryPublication . Silva, Rejane Santana da; Souki, Gustavo; Oliveira, Alessandro Silva de; Vieira, Luís Sérgio; Dionísio Serra, Manuel AntónioPurpose This study aimed to investigate the influence of the perceived quality by students regarding their experiences in vocational schools in tourism, hospitality and food service on cognitive and affective responses (satisfaction, self-efficacy expectations and self-regulation strategies of motivation for learning - SRSML) and commitment (behavioural response). Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 454 students from twelve Turismo de Portugal IP-affiliated schools. The theoretical framework was rooted in Self-Determination Theory (SDT) and PLS-SEM, using ADANCO 2.3 software to test the proposed model. Findings Perceived quality by students concerning their school experiences are socio-contextual factors that directly influence their satisfaction and self-efficacy expectations (cognitive and affective responses). Satisfaction and self-efficacy expectations positively affected SRSML. Finally, satisfaction and the SRSML positively impacted the students` commitment to schools (behavioural response). Originality/value This study contributes to academia by comprehensively addressing 16 perceived quality dimensions within vocational education. It aligns with SDT, revealing that socio-contextual factors affect students’ cognitive, affective, and behavioural responses. Additionally, it demonstrates positive relationships between student satisfaction, self-efficacy expectations, SRSML, and students’ commitment to vocational education institutions. This study emphasises the multidimensional nature of perceived quality, urging educational institutions to address tangible and intangible dimensions to develop strategies to provide high-quality experiences, increasing students` satisfaction, self-efficacy expectations, motivation, and commitment.
- Mediterranean Diet gastronomic experiences using olive oil and goat cheesePublication . Ratao, Isabel; Nunes Cabrita, Patrícia; Silva, Beatriz; Viegas, Carina; Dionísio Serra, Manuel António; Quintas, CéliaThe present study aims to develop three food formulations, spreadable olive oil, goat cream cheese, and a cold dessert made of carob and goat cheese, using local elements of the Mediterranean diet (MD), namely, olive oil, fresh goat cheese, and carob derivatives in addition to hydrocolloids. The final products, with the best spread- ability, texture and consistency, were obtained using: a) methylcellulose 6% (w/v) for the spreadable olive oil; b) Locust Bean Gum (LBG) (0.5% w/w) for goat cream cheese; and c) Goat cream cheese (43.4%), carob flour (8.7%), glucose syrup (26.1%), olive oil (14.6%), powdered goat milk (3.8%), chia seeds (0.5%), LBG (0.7%), and cinnamon for the cold dessert. Subsequently, foods were refrigerated until evaluated by a consumer panel of 101 untrained tasters aged between 15 and 49 years. All the attributes were assessed on a scale from 1 to 5. The products were well accepted by the tasters with no significant differences registered among the different age groups regarding the food attributes, except for the sweetness of the dessert. The goat cream cheese obtained the highest acceptability (4.09 f 1.16-3.88 f 0.86) and creaminess (4.22 f 0.80-4.33 f 0.65) among the youngest consumers (<30 years), while the acceptability of spreadable olive oil was evaluated with values of 3.24 f 1.33-3.17 f 1.14 by the same age group, indicating the need to add seasonings, as salt substitutes, to improve the attributes flavour and aroma. The results highlight the potential of the three formulations to expand the range of food products and processing strategies in the hospitality, catering, and food industry, as well as to provide alternative foods associated with the MD food pattern.