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Back to business? Taking lessons from Porto (Portugal) to inform sustainable tourism futures after COVID-19
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Porto has undergone significant economic and social changes in recent decades, closely
intertwined with the evolution of its tourism sector. This research examines the vulnerabilities
brought to light by the COVID-19 pandemic of this tourist city and tracks the resultant changes. We
conducted an analysis of a set of variables focusing on the changes that have occurred during two
distinct periods: during
and post
COVID-19. The data are analysed through longitudinal,
comparative, and spatial approaches. The f
indings indicate the high exposure of Porto's tourism
sector to international demand.
Currently, the
tourism sector growth exceeds 2019 levels and the
challenges related to tourism development and its impact on local communities persist. Despite
efforts to
diversify tourism, the overall landscape seems largely unchanged from the pre
-pandemic
scenario.
The vulnerabilities highlighted during the pandemic should guide the development
towards a more sustainable future. It is crucial to maintain the multifunctio
nality of cities, particularly
in the most tourist-driven areas, accommodating diverse activities alongside tourism, including
residential, economic, and administrative functions.
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overtourism public policies; city centre urbanism
Contexto Educativo
Citação
Gusman, I., Rio Fernandes, J.A., & Chamusca, P. (2023). Back to business? Taking lessons from Porto (Portugal) to inform sustainable tourism futures after COVID-19. Boletín de la Asociación de Geógrafos Españoles, (99)