COASTAL TOURISM AND POSSIBILITIES FOR CONSOLIDATING A REGIONAL SEA CLUSTER: INSIGHTS FROM ALGARVE’S INNOVATION ACTORS

Authors

  • Ana Isabel Gonçalves University of Algarve
  • Ana Rita Cruz University of Algarve
  • Hugo Pinto University of Coimbra
  • Pedro Pintassilgo University of Algarve
  • João Guerreiro University of Algarve

Keywords:

Cluster, Marine Sciences, Maritime activities, Coastal Tourism, Algarve

Abstract

The coastal tradition in the Algarve, the most important Portuguese tourism destination, is well known. The region has based its economic activities in maritime and marine resources since ancient times. Nowadays, besides costal tourism, fisheries, aquaculture and even new cutting-edge activities linked with the economic valorisation of marine sciences have an important weight in the region. This article, based on the qualitative results of the Atlantic Area KIMERAA project regional analysis, identifies critical dimensions in the vision of relevant stakeholders for the creation of a regional Sea Cluster.

Author Biographies

  • Ana Isabel Gonçalves, University of Algarve

    Sociologist, Science and Technology Manager at CRIA, University of Algarve

  • Ana Rita Cruz, University of Algarve

    Sociologist, Master in Tourism Destination Management, PhD student in Tourism, Faculty of Economics, University of Algarve

  • Hugo Pinto, University of Coimbra

    Economist, Master in Regional Economics and Local Development, PhD student in “Governance, Knowledge and Innovation”, Faculty of Economics and Centre for Social Studies, University of Coimbra

  • Pedro Pintassilgo, University of Algarve

    Assistant Professor at Faculty of Economics and Researcher at Research Center For organizational and Spatial Dynamics, University of Algarve

  • João Guerreiro, University of Algarve

    Full Professor at Faculty of Economics and Researcher at Research Center for Organizational and Spatial Dynamics, Rector of the University of Algarve

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Published

28.12.2011

Issue

Book - PROCEEDINGS TMS ALGARVE 2011: Full Papers

Section

Papers/Extended Abstracts in English

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How to Cite

Gonçalves, A. I., Cruz, A. R., Pinto, H., Pintassilgo, P., & Guerreiro, J. (2011). COASTAL TOURISM AND POSSIBILITIES FOR CONSOLIDATING A REGIONAL SEA CLUSTER: INSIGHTS FROM ALGARVE’S INNOVATION ACTORS. Tourism & Management Studies, 70-79. https://tmstudies.net/index.php/ectms/article/view/175