Reviews issues from Travel and Tourism Analyst published in the period form 1989‐1994. The journal is a leading reference source in the area of travel and tourism and is a bi‐monthly publication of The Economist Intelligence Unit. Analysis 147 articles and identifies four main themes for...

Reviews articles published in the Annals of Tourism Research over a six‐year period, from 1989‐1994. Identifies four main themes – hosts′ perceptions; travel and destinations; arts, souvenirs and artefacts; and tourism planning – and seeks to establish emerging patterns for further...

Reviews the activities of the European Union (EU) (1994‐95) and the published work of UK‐based associations, government bodies, analysts and consultants (1990‐95). Identifies the relative influence of the EU in gaining wider recognition for hospitality and tourism and industry research in...

Examines aspects of tourism development as reflected by articles published in: Annals of Tourism Research, Tourism Management and Travel and Tourism Analyst during 1995 (sustainable tourism, transport, new products and the future of tourism) and during the six‐year period from 1989‐1994...

Purpose This paper aims to identify the current state of the Portuguese tourism, its opportunities and challenges based on the conclusions of the International Tourism Forum (ITF)/Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes (WHATT) Round Table attended by representatives of the main public and...

Purpose In this paper, the barometer of tourism (BoT), as a new approach to environmental scanning, is presented and discussed. A unique research methodology developed by IPDT, with the aim of analyzing prospectively the tourism and hospitality sectors from the perspective of senior...

Purpose This paper aims to identify the importance of authenticity of the tourist experience, based on the main conclusions of the International Tourism Forum Round Table, attended by representatives of the main entities of the tourism sector in Portugal. Design/methodology/approach The main...

Purpose This paper aims to critically review the contributions made by the authors of the papers selected for this theme issue and to present the main lessons learnt, recommendations and key points for action by tourist destinations. Design/methodology/approach Content analysis of the papers...

Purpose The purpose of this article is to critically review the contributions made by the global trends issue participants on how tourism will impact people and planet and so provide answers to the strategic question defined for this global trends issue. Design/methodology/approach A content...

Purpose The study explores the concept of sustainability as a measure of tourism success from the perspectives of the Portuguese Promotional Tourism Boards. Design/methodology/approach The study reviews current approaches to defining sustainability and explores how this can contribute to...