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Author Rodrigues, A.; Rodrigues, Á., pdf  url
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  Title Diversification of the tourism offer in rural and natural areas: the implementation of a Dark-Sky Reserve in Portugal Type
  Year 2010 Publication Recreation, tourism and nature in a changing world Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume MMV 5 - Proceedings Issue (up) Pages 234-235  
  Keywords MMV5, Dark-Sky Reserve, Portugal, tourism, light pollution, protected areas  
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  Call Number ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 184 Serial 2783  
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Author Rodrigues, Á.; Kastenholz, E.; Rodrigues, A., pdf  url
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  Title Walking trails in recreational and protected areas: an exploratory study of the tourist’s perception of natural areas Type
  Year 2008 Publication Management for Protection and Sustainable Development Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume MMV 4 - Proceedings Issue (up) Pages 203-208  
  Keywords MMV4, Hiking, destination marketing, visitor survey, market analysis, natural areas  
  Abstract Nowadays, there is a growing demand for leisure, recreation and tourism activities in nature, with hiking being one of the most popular activities. Walking on a trail through nature, besides providing contact with nature, fruition and relaxation, also constitutes an effective way of interaction between men and nature that could awake an increased environmental awareness (Siqueira, 2004). However, tourists that visit natural areas are not a homogeneous segment (Wight, 2001). Specific motivations and personal characteristics make people look for natural areas with different desires. This understanding is very important for those responsible for the planning and management of natural areas. In this context there are two sides to be considered: supply and demand. One of the most efficient ways to manage flows of visitors in natural environments focuses on the careful design of walking trails. However, for that development to be planned and managed in a sustainable manner it is necessary to know the hikers’ profile. This paper presents the results of an exploratory survey of Portuguese and foreign hikers in Portuguese natural areas of different landscapes. Differences between the national and international visitor group could be identified as far as environmental preferences and nature perception is concerned, implying differentiated destination marketing strategies for protected areas.  
  Call Number ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 976 Serial 2609  
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Author Rodrigues, Á., Rodrigues, A., Fernandes, F., pdf  url
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  Title “Night walks” and rural development: A Case Study of Alentejo, Portugal Type
  Year 2012 Publication The 6th International Conference on Monitoring and Management of Visitors in Recreational and Protected Areas: Outdoor Recreation in Change – Current Knowledge and Future Challenges Abbreviated Journal NULL  
  Volume MMV 6 - Proceedings Issue (up) NULL Pages 392-393  
  Keywords MMV6  
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  Call Number ILEN @ m.sokopp @ 550 Serial 2994  
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