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- Exploring Pilgrim’s Satisfaction and Emotions Derived from the Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage RoutePublication . Amaro, Suzanne; Sousa, Bruno; Gomes, TâniaPilgrimage tourism, of which the Camino de Santiago is a notable example, has a significant social and economic impact and is therefore included in tourism planning activities. Given the economic and social importance of pilgrimage routes, it is important to examine pilgrim’s satisfaction and emotions during their journey. Therefore, the main aim of this study is to examine pilgrims of the Camino de Santiago satisfaction and emotions. Based on a sample of 124 pilgrims of the Camino de Santiago, the results show that they are satisfied with the Camino, with the strongest emotions being happiness, joy and peace. These findings are important to support the management of pilgrimage routes.
- The role of innovation in special interest tourism: a theoretical approachPublication . Sousa, BrunoIntroduction: The innovation process, and its application to several contexts, has been gradually gaining ground in the academic community as a field of study. Similarly, in recent decades, tourism has received greater attention from academics in different sciences and focus (e.g. economic, social, cultural and environmental). Objective: The purpose of this study is to explore and to contribute the literature on special interest tourism and innovation process (e.g. ecotourism management). Methods: This is a conceptual paper that brings together the major components of innovation process and its implications in special interest tourism contexts (e.g. ecotourism). Results: The study presents closely to primary classical innovation and entrepreneurship issues. The creation process associated with the nature and sustainable reservation systems, mechanisms and information sharing are a competitive advantage over tourism destinations and products. Conclusions: The generators entrepreneurship and innovative factors that may trigger an entrepreneurial activity. The study considers some of the implications for management and literature. Implications for future research are also presented.