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The Attractiveness of Portugal as a Tourist Destination: The Perspective of Czech Tour Operators

Pages 197-210 | Received 22 Sep 2014, Accepted 01 May 2015, Published online: 09 Oct 2015
 

ABSTRACT

In this study we investigate the attractiveness of Portugal as a tourist destination from the perspective of Czech tour operators. Tour operators were selected as the target population because they represent an important source of information about a destination and can significantly influence the decision of potential tourists about a holiday destination. One of the important findings of this research is that weak promotion and financial demands are perceived as the main reasons why many Czech tourists do not choose Portugal as their vacation destination. An obvious obstacle in the development of Portugal as a Czech tourism destination is the lack of information about its advantages as a tourist destination. The results also show that Portugal is not considered a key destination for Czech tourists. However, in terms of its attractiveness as a tourist destination Portugal has much potential, which should be utilized in the future.

Additional information

Funding

This paper was financed by National Funds provided by FCT- Foundation for Science and Technology [grant number UID/SOC/04020/2013].

Notes on contributors

Kateřina Tomigová

Kateřina Tomigová is a student at the Faculty of Economics, University of Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal (E-mail: [email protected]).

Júlio Mendes

Júlio Mendes is Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Full Researcher at the Research Centre for Spatial and Organizational Dynamics (CIEO), University of Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal (E-mail: [email protected]).

Luis Nobre Pereira

Luis Nobre Pereira is Assistant Professor at the School of Management, Hospitality and Tourism and Full Researcher at the Research Centre for Spatial and Organizational Dynamics (CIEO), University of Algarve, Campus da Penha, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal (E-mail: [email protected]).

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