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Tourism Planning Basics Concepts Cases

Throughout history, times of crisis have always been preceded by periods of change. In fact, the current moment of health, economic, and social crisis that we are experiencing seems to be no exception. Tourism seems to be one of the most affected activities by the COVID-19 pandemic crisis—due not only the cancelled flights but also to the fear of being infected with the virus. In this sense, the present article intends to identify the Azores Archipelago residents’ tourism expectations during the COVID-19 crisis. Using the Azores Islands as a case study and merging it with the authors’ knowledge about this regional reality, it was possible to collect a substantial quantity of data. Thus, this study provides an in-depth perception of the main issues about how this pandemic crisis affects the tourism expectations of the Azores region residents, and consequently, how this situation will influence regional sustainable development. Through the study, it was possible to verify that the significant part of the Azores Archipelago residents (57.5%) will not be going to travel to spend vacations in 2020. Additionally, 84.2% will have holidays in the region; therefore, they stay in the Azores Archipelago. Besides, this study shows that majority of the respondents (61.6%) would not make a reservation for a 2020 vacation.

https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/18/7612/pdf

The Impacts of COVID-19 Crisis over the Tourism Expectations of the Azores Archipelago Residents

Bearing in mind the growth in regions with socio-economic bases dependent on tourism, studies that analyze spatial planning processes, regional public policies, and their relationship with tourism activities are essential to achieve the so-desired sustainable territorial development. Through case study research methods, territorial impact analysis, and questionnaires to explore the public perceptions, it was possible to design and implement a study regarding this specific regional governance theme on the Azores Autonomous Region (AAR). The research allowed us to learn that the most affected activities by public territorial policies in the AAR from the respondents’ perspective were accommodation (54.7%) and nature (51.9%). Conversely, the less affected were culture (15.1%) and rental/hire services (17.9). Furthermore, it was possible to identify two factors that rule public policies on the growth and development of the Azores: (i) impact in the natural landscape and (ii) suitable production factors.

https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/15/6059/pdf

Territorial Management and Governance, Regional Public Policies and their Relationship with Tourism. A Case Study of the Azores Autonomous Region

WTO (World Tourism Organization) recognizes that adventure tourism is a journey that includes at least two of three elements: (a) physical activity, (b) natural environment; and (c) cultural immersion. With this in mind, the Autonomous Region of Azores, classified as one of the OR (Outermost Regions) by the European Union (EU), meets several of those elements. Therefore, the Archipelago shows several potential for the development of this typology of tourism. However, this insular region faces many challenges. Some of those obstacles are also great opportunities for regional development towards new sustainable models. For example, there is the islands’ geographical location, which enables exceptional territorial development opportunities and growth opportunities. Contextually, the Archipelago’s nine islands afford great variety to the destination, and the tranquil rural landscape fits the perfect framework for unparalleled, charming, and relaxing experiences. Moreover, the Archipelago’s specific characteristics, as its volcanic nature, make the destination a perfect place to be explored. These are just some examples of the region’s potential to develop this typology of tourism, based on nature, and consequently, a vehicle to achieve the so-desired regional sustainability.

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The Azores Archipelago as a Region with Vast Potential for the Development of Adventure and Slow Tourism

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Assessing the Impacts of Public Policies Over Tourism in Azores Islands. A Research Based on Tourists and Residents Perceptions

The Azores is one of the most sustainable nature-based island destinations in the world. Local tourism activities companies are vital to tourists’ adventure experiences. These businesses’ portfolios were analysed using various editions of the official Tourism Activities Guide . The analysis focused on companies’ products, types of activities, geographical coverage and brands. The generalised profile generated indicates that these firms each operate on only one island, have a small portfolio and are prone to specialise in sea or land activities. Snorkelling and motor boat rides are the most common sea activities, while nature hikes and walks, van tours and cultural tours are the most widely offered land activities. Explicit or indirect references to the Azores and adventure often appear in companies’ brands, which is in line with international trends in adventure tourism. However, company profiles are changing due to the impacts of a new air transport model.

https://dialnet.unirioja.es/descarga/articulo/6802773.pdf

Tourism activities and companies in a sustainable adventure tourism destination: the Azores

Uncertainty and flexibility in infrastructure investments: Application of real options analysis to the Ponta Delgada airport expansion

Travelers often idealize and develop individual expectations for their adventure experiences through a romanticized “adventure mythology”. The research has focused primarily on the motivations (why); on the feelings of the participants during this type of experience (what); and on their satisfaction and future behaviour. Studies on how tourists expect their adventure activities to unfold have not had the same attention, although the Experience Economy emphasizes the importance of minimizing customer sacrifice. This paper intends to provide insights into traveler's expectations regarding adventure tourism experiences. In the Azores, an emergent island adventure destination, 393 questionnaires were gathered, and 26 items regarding these expectations were analyzed using several statistical methods. The results show that there may exist some conflicting issues when tourists idealize their adventure experiences and that tourists' capabilities and reactions may not match their fantasies. Adventure tourists seem closer to the commodified version of adventure than to the concept of “original adventure”. Results indicate that, generally, tourists idealize their experiences based on six basic elements: physical engagement, interaction with nature, immersive fantasy, self-reliance, unpredictability, and preparation. Differences were detected among some specific groups (for instance, among Portuguese and foreign tourists). The findings seem to reveal two opposing self-assessment adventure profiles: “reluctant adventurers” and “eager adventurers”. A hypothetical framework for the spectrum of adventure tourism experiences expectations is proposed. Adventure tourism operators can resort to these findings to elaborate pull strategies based on the adventure mythology, while adjusting their experiences to specific targets.

Idealizing adventure tourism experiences: tourists’ self-assessment and expectations

This paper discloses the strategic tourism planning process carried out in the Municipality of Ribeira Grande. This is an important municipality of the Azores, although with a poor tourism performa...

André Oliveira

Papers

Tourism activities and companies in a sustainable adventure tourism destination: the Azores

The Azores Archipelago as a Region with Vast Potential for the Development of Adventure and Slow Tourism

Uncertainty and flexibility in infrastructure investments: Application of real options analysis to the Ponta Delgada airport expansion

Idealizing adventure tourism experiences: tourists’ self-assessment and expectations

Municipal Tourism Planning in an Island Territory: The Case of Ribeira Grande in the Azores