Main challenges, trends and opportunities for wine tourism in Portugal
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to define the boundaries of wine tourism to identify the main challenges, trends and opportunities of wine tourism in Portugal, providing some critical recommendations for those operating in this sector.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper draws on a literature review and content analysis of prior and ongoing work.
Findings
The main challenges, trends and opportunities for the wine tourism industry in Portugal are identified, as well as suggestions and practical recommendations/contributions for managers, stakeholders, players and marketers. The paper concludes with some key points that could form the basis of a strategic agenda for future action.
Originality/value
Based on the reviewed literature, some benchmarks for the wine tourism industry in Portugal were developed.
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Citation
Ramos, P., Santos, V.R. and Almeida, N. (2018), "Main challenges, trends and opportunities for wine tourism in Portugal", Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Vol. 10 No. 6, pp. 680-687. https://doi.org/10.1108/WHATT-08-2018-0055
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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