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- Turismo cultural em análise. Contributos metodológicos para a inventariação de recursos turísticos de base culturalPublication . Guerreiro, Maria Manuela; Mendes, Júlio; Henriques, Cláudia HelenaO presente artigo visa refletir sobre o turismo cultural, levando à problematização de conceitos como turismo e cultura, tendo em conta que os destinos turísticos, tradicionalmente assentes no produto “sol e mar”. Neste contexto, o artigo apresenta uma metodologia desenhada com o propósito de delimitar uma proposta para o desenvolvimento de produtos turísticos de base cultural para uma região turística cujo principal produto é o sol e mar, a qual assenta numa matriz concetual estabelecida a partir de um exaustivo enquadramento teórico-conceptual.
- 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.
- Tourism and Algarve underwater archaeological heritage valorisation: a case studyPublication . Henriques, Cláudia Helena; Roeder, F.This paper aims to investigate the interrelation between sea, tourism and culture associated with underwater archaeological heritage. Its main objective is to determine the existence of creative actions and projects that valorise tourism related with underwater archaeological heritage in the Algarve. The assumption is that underwater heritage is a valuable resource to tourism economy of seaside territories. Regarding the Algarve, WTTC (2003) refers that “the Travel & Tourism industry directly contributes 45% of GDP and 37% of jobs”. However, as is also refereed in this document “forecasts for the next ten years (2013) are very modest”. This means that, unless Algarve Tourism (Turismo do Algarve) and the private sector succeed in changing direction and surpassing the baseline forecasts, the share of visitor exports in the scheme of total exports will fall. As MEID/TP (2011) and Governo de Portugal (2013) point out for the Algarve region, the Sun and Sea, as well as Golf, are considered to be the main strategic products. The core Sun and Sea product should have a multi-segmented offer and be able to widen the summer season. In this context, it is important to develop new tourism products related with sea, nautical and cultural tourism. The present paper is based on a documental research of tourism public policies and also on a set of interviews of entities connected with underwater archaeological heritage with the intention of determining their role in the valorisation of this type of heritage in the Algarve.
- Fado houses of Lisbon: between authenticity and touristificationPublication . Henriques, Cláudia Helena; Silva, João Albino; Santos, Miriam de OliveiraA gastronomia tem vindo a ser reconhecida enquanto património intangível determinante na valorização dos destinos turísticos. Experienciada em compósito com outros patrimónios, como o Fado, nomeadamente nas Casas de Fado de Lisboa, pode contribuir para a potenciação da autenticidade da oferta turística da cidade. Assim sendo, estabelece-se uma conexão entre dois patrimónios intangíveis, um deles [Fado], classificado como Património da Humanidade pela Unesco, a qual pode ser potenciadora de um aprofundamento do conhecimento da cultura da cidade e do país. Neste contexto, o presente artigo visa averiguar, de forma exploratória, a perspetiva dos proprietários/gestores das Casas de Fado lisboetas, relativamente às características da sua oferta turístico cultural [e gastronómica], bem como os principais elementos transformadores dessa oferta ao longo do tempo. Apoia-se numa metodologia de estudo de caso, colocando em destaque uma reflexão sobre a importância dos valores identitários do Fado e da gastronomia na construção de experiências cultural-gastronómicas, para seguidamente apresentar uma análise de conteúdo das ementas oferecidas pelas casas de Fado com vista a determinar a valorização atribuída à gastronomia tradicional. Adicionalmente, apresentam-se também os resultados de um inquérito por entrevista aplicado aos proprietários/gestores de Casas de Fado, que põem em evidência elementos transformadores na oferta das Casas de Fado que apelam a novas preocupações na sua gestão, tais como a nível da defesa da qualidade do Fado, da tipicidade da gastronomia oferecida, da adequação da decoração do estabelecimento, atmosfera e memorabilia fadista bem como relação intersectorial.
- 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.
- Participatory development and management of eco-cultural trails in sustainable tourism destinationsPublication . Lukoseviciute, Goda; Henriques, Cláudia Helena; Nobre Pereira, Luis; Panagopoulos, ThomasRecent trail development has been motivated by sustainable tourism destination principles, suggesting a paradigm incorporating an eco-cultural trail concept. As with conventional trails, eco-cultural trail destination governance necessitates coordinated development and management of all landscape elements, emphasizing and protecting cultural and natural assets. This research aims to provide a sustainable strategy for developing ecocultural trails, applying a qualitative approach and stakeholder participation. Two focus groups and a workshop were conducted involving stakeholders representing governmental agencies, private enterprises, academic experts, students, and environmental organizations. A case study trail “Seven Hanging Valleys” was used in this study to develop an eco-cultural trail development and management strategy. Natural and cultural landscapes, trail infrastructure, trail visitor experience, and marketing and collaboration were the examined dimensions. Based on stakeholders’ visions, a destination development and management plan was established, aligning the environmental objectives to preserve natural and cultural assets, with improved overall experience for travellers and the community. Management implications: - Community collaboration provides trail managers and policymakers with a framework that identifies the essential levels of investment, programming, and management required to assist trails in becoming more economically and socially driven. - The proposed management plan for eco-cultural trails can assist landscape managers with indicated management priorities when developing eco-cultural trails that aim to respect natural and cultural assets and provide memorable trail-related experiences. - The process of creating a stakeholders’ shared vision for the sustainable development of the trail site provides trail managers with a better understanding of existing and future threats and allows them to future-proof trail maintenance and service plans.