Tourism through the gaze of stakeholders: the case of Óbidos Lagoon in Portugal

Rebelo, Cátia Filipa Cerqueira; Alves, Carlos Pedro Ferreira; Moiteiro, Gilberto Coralejo; Ezequiel, Graça Maria Gomes; Brasão, Inês Paulo Cordeiro; Vasconcelos, João Viljoen de; Carvalho, Mário João Paulo de Jesus

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Rebelo, Cátia Filipa Cerqueira

Alves, Carlos Pedro Ferreira

Moiteiro, Gilberto Coralejo

Ezequiel, Graça Maria Gomes

Brasão, Inês Paulo Cordeiro

Vasconcelos, João Viljoen de

Carvalho, Mário João Paulo de Jesus

Abstract(s)

Coastal lagoons are valued and sensitive ecosystems often threatened by human pressure. In our study we focused on the development of local activities in the Óbidos lagoon and we aimed to understand the stakeholders’ view about the best solutions for local development. Stakeholders were divided into residents, tourists, groups of interest and surveys and interviews were applied. The results indicated that although the lagoon is considered a dynamic economical resource for the local economy communities, tourism was identified by all stakeholders as the strategic tool for development in the lagoon. These results suggest the urgency to promote sustainable guidelines for the local tourism development.

Keywords

Sustainable tourism Óbidos Lagoon Stakeholders Environment Management Cultural usages

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.8/2161

Citation

Rebelo, C.; Alves,C; Moiteiro, G.; Ezequiel, G.; Brasão, I.; Vasconcelos, J. & Carvalho, M. (2015) Tourism Through the Gaze of Stakeholders: the Case of Óbidos Lagoon in Portugal, Tourism Planning & Development, 12:4, 447-462, DOI: 10.1080/21568316.2015.1037928