Sustainable Practices in Nautical Tourism. The Portuguese Network of Nautical Stations

Dália Liberato (), Pedro Liberato (), Gisela Sousa, Filipa Brandão, Elga Costa and Teresa Mendes
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Dália Liberato: School of Hospitality and Tourism of Polytechnic Institute of Porto (ESHT)
Pedro Liberato: School of Hospitality and Tourism of Polytechnic Institute of Porto (ESHT)
Gisela Sousa: School of Hospitality and Tourism of Polytechnic Institute of Porto (ESHT)
Filipa Brandão: University of Aveiro
Elga Costa: School of Hospitality and Tourism of Polytechnic Institute of Porto (ESHT)
Teresa Mendes: CiTUR—Centre for Tourism Research, Development, and Innovation, CEI—Centre for Intercultural Studies

A chapter in Innovation and Creativity in Tourism, Business and Social Sciences, 2025, pp 661-681 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Nautical tourism is a broad concept that includes rivers, lakes, and water where tourists can enjoy activities on a boat. The Nautical Stations of Portugal are a network of organizations that operate together to promote high-quality nautical tourism through the integrated valorization of resources, including accommodation, restaurants, and nautical activities, attracting tourists and other visitors. The general objective of the research is to evaluate the importance of Nautical Tourism in Sustainable Practices, using the Portuguese Nautical Station Network as a case study. The specific objectives are to analyze the relationship between the location of the Nautical Station and the dimensions of sustainability and to evaluate the relationship between social and environmental sustainability. The methods used were an exploratory interview with the Coordinator of the Network of Nautical Stations of Portugal and the application of a questionnaire service addressed to the Coordinating Entities of the Nautical Stations. The analysis of the quantitative data was carried out by establishing the relationship/association between a set of variables, using descriptive statistics. The participation of most of the nautical stations in Portugal reflects their involvement in innovative projects aimed at the sustainable and integrated development of the tourism sector in different territories and the identification of sustainable nautical activities in the Network, providing good practice for other businesses.

Keywords: Nautical tourism; Tourism development; Sustainability; Nautical stations of Portugal (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Z32 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-78471-2_29

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