Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes Pub Date : 2020-12-02 , DOI: 10.1108/whatt-07-2020-0067 Francisco Calheiros
Purpose
This paper aims to outline how inclusive tourism promotes competitiveness by making the destination more accessible and so able to receive any tourist.
Design/methodology/approach
This a viewpoint reflection that outlines why inclusive tourism should be a priority for Portugal.
Findings
Portugal has been demonstrating, over the years, that it is imperative to think strategically about tourism from different perspectives, with the numerous awards and recognition of exceptional results confirming this practice.
Practical implications
The viewpoint advocates an urgent and positive response to the challenge of inclusion and accessibility, by adapting policies to make destinations available for all.
Originality/value
The case of Portugal is presented, revealing a country that is open to the world and attentive to changes in tourists’ profiles.
中文翻译:
包容性旅游:葡萄牙的优先事项
目的
本文旨在概述包容性旅游如何通过使目的地更易于访问并能够接待任何游客来提高竞争力。
设计/方法/方法
这种观点反映了为什么包容性旅游应成为葡萄牙的优先事项。
发现
多年来,葡萄牙一直在证明必须从不同的角度对旅游业进行战略性思考,并获得无数奖项和认可,从而证明了这一做法。
实际影响
该观点主张通过调整政策使所有人都能到达目的地,对包容性和可及性的挑战采取紧急而积极的应对措施。
创意/价值
介绍了葡萄牙的案例,揭示了一个对世界开放并关注游客概况变化的国家。