Residents’ perceptions and attitudes towards future tourism development: A challenge for tourism planners

Author(s):

Carla Cardoso , (Regional Center of Porto, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Porto, Portugal)

Mónica Silva , (Regional Center of Porto, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Porto, Portugal)

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Abstract:

Purpose

This paper aims to present the results of a quantitative survey among 140 residents of the city of Porto.

Design/methodology/approach

The study is a revision of literature and illustration of results of empirical study.

Findings

The majority of Porto residents consider that tourism brings significant economic benefits and supports the wider social and cultural development of the city, and they consider the overall impact of tourism to be beneficial.

Practical implications

The paper identifies potential issues and problems and possible mitigating measures.

Originality/value

The paper provides insights based on a quantitative survey among 140 residents of the city of Porto.

Keywords:

Perceptions, Tourism, Impacts, Residents, Porto, Overtourism

Type:

Research Paper

Publisher:

Emerald Publishing Limited

Copyright:

© Emerald Publishing Limited 2018
Published by Emerald Publishing Limited
Licensed re-use rights only

Citation:

Carla Cardoso, Mónica Silva, (2018) "Residents’ perceptions and attitudes towards future tourism development: A challenge for tourism planners", Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Vol. 10 Issue: 6, pp.688-697, https://doi.org/10.1108/WHATT-07-2018-0048

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