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Chapter 15
Handbook of Research on Cultural Heritage and Its Impact on Territory Innovation and Development
Process concerning the city’s expansion due to the economical transformations that took place in society, and it is particularly clear in the rural population’s exodus to the cities; as a result, the number of city inhabitants increases, as opposed to the population rate of rural areas.
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Sense and Sensibility in Housing Tourism: Uncovering Patterns of Behavior
José Braga (Polytechnic Institute of Tomar, Portugal) and Oscar Silva (Polytechnic Higher Institute of Gaya, Portugal)
Copyright: © 2021 |Pages: 21
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-6701-2.ch015
Abstract
This text aims to discuss the motivations of housing tourism (TH) guests and the strategies used by hosts to meet their specific needs. The methodology used in data collection and analysis was classic grounded theory (CGT). The data were collected through 53 interviews undertaken with owners of HT units in Portugal. This chapter argues that HT customers are divided mainly into two types: ‘sensitive' and ‘insensitive' guests. The sensitive guest has cultural concerns, favours the role of the host in valuing the accommodation, and identifies with the values conveyed by the house. Likewise, he is aware of the differentiation of this category in relation to mass accommodation when he books it. The guest who is insensitive to the hospitality exploration modality (HEM) requires the formalisation of the accommodation option, prefers autonomy over customisation, and demands facilities typical of mass tourism (as they are incompatible with the functionality of the house).
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Impact of Global Pattern on the EU Economic Growth and Urbanization
Urbanization refers to the population shift from rural areas to urban areas, the gradual increase in the proportion of people living in urban areas, and how each society adapts to this change.
Published in Chapter: Impact of Global Pattern on the EU Economic Growth and Urbanization; From: Migration and Urbanization: Local Solutions for Global Economic Challenges
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Enhancing Social Resilience in Urban Communities: The Case of Urban Agriculture in Harare, Zimbabwe
This is the process of becoming urban. It is a process of an urban space moving from rural to urban in terms of the services that are provided. In some instances, this manifests itself in a growing population and an increased demand on the services that would have been initially designed for a small number of people.
Published in Chapter: Enhancing Social Resilience in Urban Communities: The Case of Urban Agriculture in Harare, Zimbabwe; From: Handbook of Research on Managing the Urban-Rural Divide Through an Inclusive Framework
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Intelligent Cities: A Compendious and Multidisciplinary Approach – Issues and Opportunities
It is the process whereby towns and villages grow to reach the rank of cities in terms of population size, area size, and complexity of the functions performed for their outlying areas and inhabitants.
Published in Chapter: Intelligent Cities: A Compendious and Multidisciplinary Approach – Issues and Opportunities; From: Developing and Monitoring Smart Environments for Intelligent Cities
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