http://hdl.handle.net/10174/144 2026-06-24T10:12:48Z 2026-06-24T10:12:48Z Carvalho, Ana Rocha, M. Luisa http://hdl.handle.net/10174/42241 2026-06-23T14:07:28Z 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: The Role of Digital Technologies in Managing Digital Heritage: Findings from the InMAP Study Authors: Carvalho, Ana; Rocha, M. Luisa Abstract: In recent decades, memory institutions have increasingly undertaken initiatives to collect the intangible—whether by preserving oral memory or documenting processes of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) heritagisation. These efforts of documentation have frequently resulted in the creation of digital collections and archives, becoming also digital heritage. Within museums, such collections now occupy a more prominent position in contemporary practice, gradually consolidating as instruments for deepening territorial knowledge and strengthening museum–community relationships. In doing so, they contribute to the construction of more plural, inclusive, and socially grounded museum narratives. While the specific challenges posed by digital and digitised collections are well recognised in theory, systematised information on their development and impact within the Portuguese memory institutions landscape remains scarce. The InMAP project—Memories and Archives: Mapping the (In)Tangible (2023.10222.S4P23)—sought to address this gap by surveying the current state of digital collections dedicated to the intangible, drawing on a national sample encompassing museums, libraries, archives, universities, and heritage associations. Documentation, digital preservation, and digital access constituted central areas of enquiry, given their relevance to collecting and archiving the intangible. The research combined two complementary instruments: a nationwide questionnaire survey yielding 195 valid responses (of which 123 entities are actively engaged in this field), and semi-structured interviews with 19 professionals from representative organisations across the sample. This poster presents the study’s main findings on the role of digital technologies in documenting the intangible and managing related digital collections and reflects on the key challenges identified. While the integration of digital tools into the day-to-day work of memory institutions is widely recognised, several constraints still limit more effective and sustained use. These include insufficient capacity-building, resulting in gaps in digital skills; fragile digital infrastructure (e.g., inadequate or absent information management systems, limited storage, and a lack of equipment); and restricted digital access, where only some organisations have a website through which to present their heritage, revealing uneven (technical and digital) capacity to publish and disseminate digital heritage content. These gaps jeopardise long-term preservation, collection management, re-use, and overall sustainability.

2026-01-01T00:00:00Z Silveira, Luís Almeida, Inês Brito, Mónica http://hdl.handle.net/10174/40651 2026-02-03T12:33:19Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: AIR CONNECTIVITY IN PERIPHERAL ISLAND REGIONS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS TO THE AZORES AND MADEIRA (2024-2025) Authors: Silveira, Luís; Almeida, Inês; Brito, Mónica Abstract: Air transport is essential for tourism, especially in island and peripheral destinations, where alternative means of access may be limited or even non-existent. This study analyses international air connectivity with the Portuguese autonomous regions of the Azores and Madeira, focusing on its implications for tourist flows and seasonal accessibility. The research is based on a comprehensive collection of data on all domestic and international flights arriving at the main airports of both archipelagos during two seasonal periods: one week in the IATA winter period and one in the IATA summer season for the years 2024 and 2025. The study aims to 1) map international routes by city/airport and country of origin; 2) identify the airlines operating these routes; 3) compare patterns between the summer and winter seasons; and 4) assess the evolution of connectivity between the two years. Using a quantitative and comparative methodology, the study analyses the frequency, geographical diversity and type of airlines (low­cost vs. traditional, etc.) in international air traffic, providing insights into how these factors shape tourism dynamics in each region. Preliminary results suggest a more stable and diversified international air network throughout the year in Madeira, while the Azores show more substantial seasonal variation. Differences in airline strategies and tourism demand cycles seem to influence these trends. Understanding these patterns is essential for destination managers, tourism planners and regional policymakers to optimise accessibility, promete sustainable tourism and strengthen economic resilience in the island context.

2025-01-01T00:00:00Z Silveira, Luís Brito, Mónica http://hdl.handle.net/10174/40621 2026-01-30T16:51:43Z 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Leisure, Tourism, and the Valorisation of Proximity to Water: A Perspective From Portugal's Resident Population Authors: Silveira, Luís; Brito, Mónica Abstract: The relationship between the proximity of water and human beings is intrinsic. Blue Spaces are the most populated and most visited territories. The literature has centered on the salutogenic effects of water on the resident population. This study addresses leisure in places of residence and adds the valence of choosing tourist destinations when residents travel. The premise is that good places to live are good places to visit. To this end, an online questionnaire was applied to the resident population in Portugal using LimeSurvey; it was shared on the main social networks and disseminated by municipal public and private entities to their populations. The main results indicate that water played a decisive role in the choice of place of residence and visitation destinations. The reasons for their choice are leisure activities (more space for walks, water sports, etc.), the landscape/view, better conditions for well-being, and tranquillity. In the last 12 months, most respondents have travelled frequently to tourist destinations where water is present. This study allows territory managers to invest in and enhance structures and activities that promote the quality of life of residents and consequently attract visitors with a view of promoting health and well-being.

2024-01-01T00:00:00Z Lima, Joana Baptista, Vitorina Carola, José Marujo, Noémi Borges, Maria do Rosário Serra, Jaime http://hdl.handle.net/10174/39298 2025-09-23T15:44:41Z 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Experiência turística em destinos interiores culturais: Que experiências vivem os visitantes portugueses no Alentejo? Authors: Lima, Joana; Baptista, Vitorina; Carola, José; Marujo, Noémi; Borges, Maria do Rosário; Serra, Jaime Abstract: ver anexo

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