Cadernos de Geografia

Tourism management of World Heritage Sites.

2025-11-13T10:51:00+00:00

This study seeks to identify the main challenges involved in managing Coimbra as a tourist destination, following the first ten years since the inclusion of the University of Coimbra – Alta and Sofia in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The focus is on the impacts and strategies required to foster adaptation, innovation, and entrepreneurship in response to the ever-evolving expectations of visitors and the essential adjustment of the city’s tourism supply. Empirical research on World Heritage Sites rarely combines tourism competitiveness, smart destination strategies, and the Delphi method within a quadruple helix framework. This study contributes to filling that gap. Methodologically, the research employs the Delphi technique within the framework of the quadruple helix model, encompassing representatives from public authorities, academia, the private sector, and civil society. The process was conducted over three rounds and completed by 23 participants. Findings reveal four major challenges: (i) defining strategic positioning and priorities across diverse sectors; (ii) enhancing urban competitiveness; (iii) stimulating industry, commerce, and the local entrepreneurial ecosystem; and (iv) leveraging the UNESCO designation to strengthen Coimbra’s international image. A key limitation concerns its focus on a single UNESCO city. Future research could expand the panel and include other Portuguese World Heritage destinations to enable benchmarking and comparative analysis. Ultimately, this research offers valuable insights for scholars and destination managers, providing a stakeholder-based perspective on the inscription of the University of Coimbra – Alta and Sofia on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

A FÁBRICA DE BRINQUEDOS COMO IMPULSIONADORA DO TURISMO SUSTENTÁVEL E SUA CONTRIBUIÇÃO AO ODS 12

2025-11-12T00:30:44+00:00

O artigo propõe a criação de uma fábrica de brinquedos sustentáveis que utiliza materiais recicláveis, alinhando-se ao Objetivo de Desenvolvimento Sustentável 12 sobre consumo e produção responsáveis. Inspirada em projetos educativos brasileiros, como o “Construção de Brinquedos e Jogos com Material Reciclável” (Campina Grande-PB), “Catatuê” (Dourados-MS) e ações da Escola Djalma Maranhão (Natal-RN), a iniciativa busca avaliar a viabilidade de replicar essas experiências em Coimbra, Portugal, como atração turística sustentável. O projeto visa unir turismo, educação ambiental e economia circular, promovendo a conscientização sobre práticas de consumo responsável. Mais do que fabricar brinquedos, a proposta transforma a fábrica em um espaço interativo e educativo, voltado tanto a turistas quanto à comunidade local. O estudo também revisa a evolução histórica do conceito de sustentabilidade, destacando a importância da integração de práticas responsáveis nos processos produtivos. Conclui-se que a iniciativa contribui para o fortalecimento do turismo sustentável e da educação ambiental, oferecendo uma experiência inovadora que alia criatividade, responsabilidade social e promoção de estilos de vida sustentáveis.

ANÁLISE DE PRÁTICAS DE TURISMO ECOLÓGICO E SUA RELAÇÃO PRESERVAÇÃO DA ÁRVORE ARAUCÁRIA NA REGIÃO SUL DO BRASIL

2025-11-12T00:19:53+00:00

This research explores the relationship between sustainable tourism and the conservation of the Araucaria tree in the Serra Catarinense, located in the southern region of Brazil, in the state of Santa Catarina. This area is known for its rich biodiversity and for the presence of the Araucaria (Araucaria angustifolia), a tree that has become both an environmental and cultural symbol, representing the local identity and the history of native vegetation. Using a methodology that combines document analysis, updated data collection, and interviews with local authorities, the study investigates ecological tourism practices and policies, as well as legislation aimed at protecting native vegetation and promoting the restoration of degraded areas. Ecotourism is presented as an effective strategy for the preservation of the Araucaria, emphasizing the importance of involving the local community in the management and planning of tourism activities. This approach not only values regional culture and heritage but also generates income and employment, contributing to the improvement of residents’ quality of life. Thus, the research highlights the significance of ecotourism as a powerful tool for environmental conservation, while also providing financial resources and fostering sustainable economic development that respects and preserves local ecosystems.

How Demographic Characteristics Shape The Basic Psychological Needs and Behavioral Intentions of Cultural Tourists?

2025-11-03T11:41:43+00:00

How Demographic Characteristics Shape The Basic Psychological Needs and Behavioral Intentions of Cultural Tourists?

Journey of Portuguese Art to Brazil in the 19th/20th Centuries.

2025-10-28T11:47:58+00:00

ABSTRACT

The arrival of the Portuguese court in Brazil in the early 19th century heightened interest in its size and potential, coinciding with the opening of its ports to friendly nations and foreign trade, making it an attractive travel destination. The flow of goods was met with an intense movement of people—especially Europeans—with Rio de Janeiro and Salvador as the main entry points. The colony became a meeting point for businessmen, merchants, traveling salesmen, and artists seeking new fortune and opportunities. Regardless of their interests, many of them recorded their impressions of Portuguese America. This was the case of a group of national artists who set sail for the lands of Vera Cruz to find inspiration for a flamboyant pictorial creation. Today, in an increasingly interconnected and multicultural world where tourist travel occurs on a global scale, it is imperative to rethink this legacy, placing it in the light of its time but through a contemporary lens; hence its relevance, relevance, and justification.