Ana Pego

Ana Pego holds a Ph.D. in Geography and Territorial Planning (Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal), an MBA (Open University, Portugal) and a BSC in Economics (Universidade de Évora, Portugal). She is an integrated researcher at CICS Nova- Research Center in Social Sciences; in her research, she focuses on the circular economy, offshore energy, smart cities and tourism. She is a coordinator of five European projects as Erasmus and Horizon Europe. She is an author of several articles about offshore energy clusters, tourism, and the circular economy. She also collaborates with Open University in Macroeconomics and Business Management classes.

Publications

Utilizing Smart Technology and AI in Hybrid Tourism and Hospitality
Utilizing Smart Technology and AI in Hybrid Tourism and Hospitality
Sanjeev Kumar, Mohammad Badruddoza Talukder, Ana Pego. © 2024. 367 pages.
In an era where technology and hospitality converge, the models of travel and lodging are undergoing a transformative shift known as hybrid hospitality. As modern travelers'...
Climate Change, World Consequences, and the Sustainable Development Goals for 2030
Climate Change, World Consequences, and the Sustainable Development Goals for 2030
Ana Pego. © 2023. 306 pages.
Climate change and its impact on society is considered one of the most important factors in understanding social and economic variables. Changing patterns in ecosystems...
Handbook of Research on Bioeconomy and Economic Ecosystems
Handbook of Research on Bioeconomy and Economic Ecosystems
Ana Pego. © 2023. 502 pages.
Bioeconomy is an essential natural capital for life, citizen well-being, and societal prosperity. After decades of intense damaging use, pollution, and hydrological stress...
Handbook of Research on Global Networking Post COVID-19
Handbook of Research on Global Networking Post COVID-19
Ana Pego. © 2022. 592 pages.
Management methodology and its applicability in society has changed drastically during the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizations have had to adopt new forms of resilience based on the...
Smart Mobility in the Mediterranean Cities: The Externality Effects
Smart Mobility in the Mediterranean Cities: The Externality Effects
Ana Pego. © 2022. 14 pages.
Smart mobility is linked to the ability to create transport efficiency in cities. Indeed, the increase of smart mobility within cities has a positive impact on citizens. The...
Handbook of Research on Digital Innovation and Networking in Post-COVID-19 Organizations
Handbook of Research on Digital Innovation and Networking in Post-COVID-19 Organizations
Ana Pego. © 2022. 539 pages.
Businesses have had to face many challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic; to survive in the changing landscape, they had to adapt quickly and implement new tactics and best...
Perspective for a Digital Teaching Method: A Case Study About Secondary Schools During the COVID-19 Era in the Algarve Region
Perspective for a Digital Teaching Method: A Case Study About Secondary Schools During the COVID-19 Era in the Algarve Region
Ana Pego. © 2022. 11 pages.
Currently, the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in the various sectors of the economy faces the challenge of improving specialization and competitiveness;...
The Circular Agriculture Products During COVID-19: A Portuguese Analysis
The Circular Agriculture Products During COVID-19: A Portuguese Analysis
Ana Pego. © 2022. 12 pages.
The agricultural sector was one of the most important sectors in the economy during COVID-19. The potential of agriculture and the needs of consumers were the main factors in...
New Challenges for the Tourism Sector in the Algarve Region Based on Evaluation of the Circular Economy
New Challenges for the Tourism Sector in the Algarve Region Based on Evaluation of the Circular Economy
Ana Pego. © 2020. 15 pages.
During recent years, the increase in tourism in the Algarve has shown an increase in changes in supply for consumers. This means that the tourism industry has started to change...
The Role of Urban Living Labs in Entrepreneurship, Energy, and Governance of Smart Cities
The Role of Urban Living Labs in Entrepreneurship, Energy, and Governance of Smart Cities
Ana Pego, Maria do Rosário Matos Bernardo. © 2019. 19 pages.
Urban living labs (ULL) are a new concept which involves users in innovation and development and are regarded as a way of meeting the innovation challenges faced by information...
Decision Making in Rural Tourism Management: The Case of Algarve
Decision Making in Rural Tourism Management: The Case of Algarve
Ana Pego, Maria do Rosário Matos Bernardo. © 2018. 16 pages.
Decision making is an important role performed by managers. This chapter will analyze the importance of information systems (IS) on the decision-making process at rural...