• Abstract

    Metrics for analyzing active tourism in tourist destinations based on urban design

    DOI 10.14210/tva.v26.20150
    Published date: 01/08/2024

    Urban interventions are carried out in territories to encourage active mobility through walking, cycling and the use of public transport instead of motor vehicles to mitigate the carbon footprint and promote more equitable cities. These transformations encourage active tourism, which enables more reliable experiences with the local culture of the destination. The objective of this study was to develop a research proposal to identify the potential of cities to develop/implement active tourism as a competitive differentiator. To do this, he used the city of Niterói (RJ, Brazil) as an example. Furthermore, 36 volunteers (tourist demand) contributed to the work, divided into four groups: guided walking, walking using an audio guide, free walking and cycle tourism. The use of pedometers, the Strava app and smartphones for videos and photos made it possible to: map routes; measure physical activity levels; understand the intensity of effort and understand the interpretation of the tourist space during travel. The results showed the possibility of active travelj in Niterói for 10km and tourist experiences according to the activity choice profile lasting from 1h to 4h.

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Turismo: Visão e Ação

Turismo: Visão e Ação, linked to the Graduate Program in Tourism and Hospitality - Master's and Ph.D., is a scientific journal published in a continuous flow system, with an interdisciplinary and international scope. According to Qualis/CAPES criteria (2017-2020), it is classified as 'A3' in the fields of Administration, Accounting Sciences, and Tourism. Registered with ISSN number 1983-7151, Tourismo: Visão e Ação began its activities in 1998 with printed publications in English and Portuguese. In 2008, it transitioned to an online publication, expanding its reach to a broader audience. It maintains a policy of being an open-access journal without submission or access fees. The abbreviated title for the journal is Tur., Visão e Ação, commonly used in bibliographies, footnotes, references, and bibliographic captions.

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