Tourism Related to Aromatic and Medicinal Plants: Some Practical Evidence

João Capucho (), Arminda do Paço and Pedro Dinis Gaspar
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João Capucho: NECE—Research Centre for Business Sciences, University of Beira Interior, 6200-001 Covilhã, Portugal
Arminda do Paço: NECE—Research Centre for Business Sciences, University of Beira Interior, 6200-001 Covilhã, Portugal
Pedro Dinis Gaspar: C-MAST—Center for Mechanical and Aerospace Science and Technologies, University of Beira Interior, 6200-001 Covilhã, Portugal

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 22, 1-13

Abstract: This study examines the dynamic interaction between tourism and the Aromatic and Medicinal Plant (AMP) industry in Portugal. An innovative questionnaire was methodically designed, covering a wide range of topics such as pharmacy, tourism, economics, the environment, and circularity. A dataset of 25 separate farmers’ responses was produced by focusing specifically on responses within the tourist sphere. Particularly, six of these participants engaged in tourist activities in addition to regular AMP efforts. The questionnaire, which is organized around three open-ended questions, yields critical information. It identifies the major motivations driving farmers toward more sustainable strategies in their tourism-focused AMP operations. Furthermore, it identifies the major barriers to tourist growth in the AMP business. Finally, it outlines the benefits of more closely connecting the tourism sector and AMP enterprises. This study closes with an in-depth discussion of its most significant implications and conclusions, providing useful insight for industry stakeholders and academics alike.

Keywords: tourism; Aromatic and Medicinal Plants (AMPs); farmers; sustainability; economics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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