Purpose: This paper aims to critically review the contributions made by the authors of the papers selected for this global trends issue and to present the main lessons for tourist organizations and destinations. Design/methodology/approach: A content analysis of the papers presented in this...

Purpose: This paper aims to introduce the papers in this issue and explain the pertinence of the strategic question. Design/methodology/approach: A brief context for the strategic question is provided, as well as the issue alignment and a content analysis of the papers selected. Findings: From...

Purpose: This paper aims to critically review the contributions made by the authors of the papers selected for this global trends issue and to present the main lessons for tourist organizations and destinations. Design/methodology/approach: A content analysis of the papers presented in this...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to review the question: What have we learned about how tourist destinations may become more competitive and the tools to achieve this aim? Design/methodology/approach – The paper considers the contribution made by each theme issue article to an overall...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to critically review the contributions made by the writing team for this theme issue and to present the main ideas, lines of action and implications for a model of inclusive tourism. Design/methodology/approach A content analysis of the papers selected for...

Purpose – This article aims to identify the image of Portugal as a tourist destination in international markets and the impacts of the economic crisis on that image. As the basis for the analysis, the results from the past three years of an ongoing research by IPDT – Institute of Tourism on...

Purpose – This article aims to identify the holiday intentions of Portuguese residents, highlighting the importance and evolution of the internal market and the constraints that lead to a significant decrease of those taking holidays in recent years. Design/methodology/approach – The article...

Purpose – This paper aims to introduce the articles in this issue and explain the pertinence of the strategic question. Design/methodology/approach – A brief context for the strategic question is provided, as well as the issue alignment and a content analysis of the articles selected....

Purpose – This paper aims to critically review the contributions made by the authors of the articles 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...