"Intellectual property is a powerful tool in the tourism sector, often acting as a strong commercial ally for industry. Strategies in intellectual property set businesses apart from their competition while promoting national culture and heritage and improving financial status. As tourism and...

1. Introduction -- Part 1: Tourism, Religion, and Spiritual Journeys -- 2. Religious Tourism: Unveiling the Role of Authenticity and Emotional Solidarity in Enhancing Tourists’ Memorable Experiences and Destination Loyalty -- 3. Role of Religion in Engaging Religious Tourists in...

The tourism industry is made up of a wide cluster of sectors having specific requirements related to planning for and recovery from tourism destination disasters. Crises faced by tourism destinations have been examined by authors from many angles, including recovery strategies, models for...

Digitalization and artificial intelligence are increasingly influencing modes of travel planning, exploration of new destinations, and promotion of them. The potential of new technologies to completely overhaul the tourism and hospitality industry is emerging; new generations of tourists will...

Considering the classification of the Portuguese cities of Amarante, Braga and Barcelos as UNESCO Creative Cities in 2017, this study employs the case study approach to understand local residents' perceptions of the implications that this classification can bring to each of these cities, to...