... destination comes from its visitors, their spending and multiplier effects. © Emerald Publishing Limited 2019 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Certification Sustainability Sustainable development Azores Tourist destinations It is likely that in recent years...

...Marta Guerreiro Purpose This paper aims to highlight the importance of implementing practices that enable sustainable economic, social, cultural and environmental development to tourism worldwide. In particular, reference is made to the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores, highlighting its...

... department. This paper also provides guidance and some key points for action pertinent to other destinations. Design/methodology/approach Content analysis of the development of Azores as a tourist destination and the strategies of the Azorean Regional Government relating to tourism development...

...Vitor Fraga Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present and analyse the recently launched strategic and marketing tourism plan for the Azores and how this is being used to foster tourism development in the region. Design/methodology/approach The article is based on information drawn from...

...Vítor Fraga Purpose – The purpose of this article is to demonstrate how the Azores are overcoming the challenges and less favourable conditions arising from the economic crisis. Design/methodology/approach – The article is based on information drawn from official national and regional...