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- Explorando a Intersecção entre Economia Circular, Gastronomia e SustentabilidadePublication . Antunes Moura, Andreia Filipa; Costa, Vânia; Lima Devile, Eugénia; Camões, Henrique; Maia, Beatriz; Melo, CarlaThe purpose of this research is to examine the scienti c production and international trends and recommendations on circular economy, gastronomy, and sustainability concepts. A bibliometric analysis was carried out in the SCOPUS and Web of Science (WOS) databases, and the extracted results considered relevant were processed in the VOSviewer software. In a total of four hundred articles considered, Italian, Spanish and American authors are responsible for most of the research carried out. There has been a growing evolution in scienti c production in the last decade, due to the contribution of three hundred authors to the theme, and the main agencies that nancially support research are of European origin. Findings uncover eight crucial areas that emphasize the intricate relationship among these concepts. While the circular economy is inherently connected to sustainability, a noticeable dis parity arises when compared to concepts like gastronomy and tourism. The association between the circular economy and the central tenet of sustainability, though present, seems somewhat distant, and also leaning closer to restaurants than encompassing the broader eld of gastronomy. These results help to systematize the characteristics of the scienti c literature produced on the theme and raise awareness to the importance of circular practices in the restaurant sector and serve as a guideline for entrepreneurs and managers in choosing more sustainable and eco-e cient operating alternatives. It is the rst study that addresses the intersection of circular economy and local gastronomy as a contribution to a more sustainable restaurant sector.
- HC Tourism. Profile and Trends of Human Capital in the Tourism SectorPublication . Costa, Vânia; Moura, Andreia; Cerdeiras, António; Cruz, Inês Pinto da; Pereira, José Filipe; Martins, Isabel Silva; Conceição, Oscarina; Vilaça, Abílio; Almeida, Cláudia; Carrança, Paulo; Mira, Maria do RosárioTourism is a strategic sector in Portugal since itgenerates employment and it is a factor of economic andsocial development. The tourism sector not only has anintensive need of labour force but also provides employ-ment opportunity to a range of qualifications. Being anindustry of people, it directly depends on the performanceof activities, skills, professionalism, quality and compet-itiveness. The main objective of this article is to presentthe HC Tourism project, which aims to seek and under-stand the needs of skills in tourism industry by study-ing the active companies that belong to the tourism eco-nomic subsectors, by region and subsector of economicactivity. The methodology used in this project is basedon a qualitative and quantitative approach, throughoutthe collection of primary and secondary data. The qual-itative approach was based on a literature review whichallowed to compile a list of 150 skills, divided under fourdomains: i) soft skills; ii) hard skills; iii) managementskills; iv) transversal skills. The quantitative approachreturned primary data, which were collected through anonline survey implemented and sent to national touristentrepreneurs, expecting to develop the ideal profile ofthe tourism human resources, based on a sample of 555answers.
- An Overview of Higher Education in Tourism and Hospitality in PortugalPublication . Antunes Moura, Andreia Filipa; Costa, Vânia; Loureiro, Isabel Sofia; Silva, Susana; Mira, Maria do Rosário; Pereira, Sílvia RaquelObjective: This study evaluates the higher education provision in Portugal's tourism and hospitality sector, examining its evolution and alignment with labor market demands to address the growing skills gap in the industry. Theoretical Framework: The research is grounded in concepts of labor market demands, educational alignment, and workforce development amid digital, societal, and economic transformations. Theories on skills mismatch and human capital development help understand the dynamics between education and employment in this sector. Method: A comprehensive review of higher education offerings in tourism and hospitality in Portugal was conducted, assessing the number of courses and student vacancies while analyzing job market trends. Data were collected from national educational databases and industry reports to examine the evolving relationship between educational programs and labor needs. Results and Discussion: Results indicate a notable increase in tourism and hospitality courses and student vacancies in Portugal’s higher education system, reflecting efforts to cultivate a skilled workforce. However, gaps persist in regional job distribution and the need for specialized training in certain areas. Research Implications: The findings suggest that higher education institutions are progressing in closing the skills gap by offering programs aligned with industry needs, which may influence workforce development strategies and curriculum design. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by analyzing Portugal's educational response to labor market shifts, highlighting the growing alignment between education and industry needs, and providing actionable insights for improving human capital development in tourism and hospitality.
- A prática da cultura visualPublication . Costa, Vânia; Costa, CarlosO projeto apresentado procura determinar a influência que um livro pode ter na disciplina de Comunicação Gráfica do ensino profissional. Serão abordados os temas principais desenvolvidos nos diversos módulos da componente técnica de modo a valorizar o process e progresso da cultura visual entre as diversas áreas culturais. O projeto desenvolve-se através de diversos textos explicativos no âmbito da Cultura Visual, da comunicação gráfica, da tipografia, da cor e da fotografia. O objetivo é criar, para além de um livro de apoio, um elo entre a visão inexperiente do aluno e o universo. Cada capítulo terá um conceito fortemente visual através da cor, da fotografia e da composição gráfica.
- Profile of human resources and skills needs in the portuguese tourism sectorPublication . Costa, Vânia; Moura, Andreia; Mira, Maria do Rosário; Cerdeiras, António; Cruz, Inês Pinto da; Pereira, Filipe; Martins, Maria Isabel; Conceição, Oscarina; Pinheiro, Bruno; Almeida, CláudiaThe tourism sector has been presented as one of the most important sectors of diverse economies due to its capacity to contribute to economic growth and job creation. Being an industry of people, it directly depends on the performance of activities, skills, professionalism, quality and competitiveness, so it is essential to answer with precise planning politics which should be the most approximated ones to the real needs of the sector. In Portugal, the tourism sector continues to reinforce its importance in society and in the national economy since it remains the main exporting economic sector. On the other hand, the main challenge of this sector is qualifying and increasing the level of qualification of its workers due to their inadequate level of qualification, since 50% of the employed population in this sector has a primary education level. Therefore, it has defined, in its public policies, the goal of duplicating, in the next decade, the number of employees with high school education qualifications. In this sense, once skills are becoming the global currency of the 21st century, this study aims to feature the main soft skills that touristic human resources should hold, based on the importance given to them by the national entrepreneurs of the sector. This study is based on a sample of 555 answers and used a qualitative methodology throughout a profound review of the literature as well as a quantitative methodology where an online survey was implemented, expecting to develop the ideal profile of the tourism human resources. The results of the study suggest that the profile of human resources in the tourism sector should include skills such as teamwork, knowledge of market trends, ability to conduct efficient strategic processes and decisions, as well as language skills, sales skills and digital communication.
- Tourism Sector: Evidence Of Business Dynamics in PortugalPublication . Costa, Vânia; Pereira, Raquel; Loureiro, Isabel Sofia; Campinho, Sara; Antunes Moura, Andreia Filipa; Mira, Maria do Rosário; Silva, Goretti; Silva, SusanaAn in-depth understanding of the business dynamics of a given sector enables key stakeholders to define appropriate strategies for its development, promotion and consolidation. This study aims to analyse the Portuguese tourism and hospitality sector, characterising the companies and their business dynamics between 2011 and 2022. It uses a Related-Samples Friedman‘s Two-Way Analysis of Variance by Ranks to identify any statistically significant differences between the subsegments of Hotels and Restaurants, Recreational and Cultural Activities, and Transports and Logistics using specific competitiveness indicators. The results show significant differences between the subsegments in some indicators. The sector is resilient and plays a key role in recovering from highly impactful challenges. Micro and small companies employ thousands of people and make hotels and restaurants a key subsegment of activity for the sector. This study contributes to a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of the tourism sector, providing valuable information to industry players and researchers.