Collaboration networksCollaboration networks in local heritage in tourism development: the case study of the Seia interpretation centre in local heritage in tourism development: the case study of the Seia interpretation centre

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https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2025-1292

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collaborative networks, development, experiences, local heritage, Seia Interpretation Centre, stakeholder collaboration, strategic model, tourist offer

Abstract

Introduction: This study will be oriented towards the analysis of the importance of collaborative networks in the development of local heritage. In this logic, the theme of this research proposes to analyze and discuss how local organizations and various Stakeholders can value the experiences in the tourist offer in the Seia Interpretation Center located in a low-density destination, working in an articulated network. Methodology: bibiographical study, semi-structured interviews and a questionnaire survey of stakeholders in the Seia region, in order to obtain answers that will make it possible to verify with the analysis being carried out using TreeCloud.fr software version 2024. Results: For this, data were collected through a questionnaire to 78 various stakeholders and six semi structed interviews to academics and experts in the tourism sector in Seia, applied from June 1st to 30, 2024, with the analysis being carried out using SPSS software, version 25, and TreeCloud software, version 2024. Discussion: The aim is to infer various perspectives from the opinion of the samples and understand the importance and contribution of collaborative networks in the development of local heritage. Conclusions: In the process of developing local heritage, which translates into a paradigm shift and a differentiating strategic model to be applied in other low-density territories. This is the main contribution to increase the appreciation of Heritage in both national and international tourism.

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Paula Proença, University of Beira Interior

Master in Interior Tourism and Sustainability from the School of Education of Coimbra of the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, Specialist Professor 811 - Hospitality and Restoration at the Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco and Visiting Assistant Professor at the School of Education of Coimbra, Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra. NECE-UBI collaborating member.

Elsa Ramos, Polytechnic of Guarda

Master in Inland Tourism by the School of Tourism and Hospitality Seia of the Polytechnic Institute of Guarda, Specialist Professor 812 - Tourism and Leisure at the Polytechnic Institute of Guarda and Visiting Assistant Professor at the School of Tourism and Hospitality Seia of the Polytechnic Institute of Guarda. Collaborating member of TECHN&ART.PT and collaborating member of UDI.

Raúl Ventura Ramos, Universidade Nova de Lisboa

Graduated in Musical Sciences from the Faculty of Social and Human Sciences of the Nova University of Lisbon. Currently, he studies Guitar at the Lisbon School of Music. He has published some research papers in international journals. He graduated with honors in Classical Guitar from the Seia Conservatory of Music.

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2025-01-20

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Proença, P., Ramos, E., & Ventura Ramos, R. (2025). Collaboration networksCollaboration networks in local heritage in tourism development: the case study of the Seia interpretation centre in local heritage in tourism development: the case study of the Seia interpretation centre. European Public & Social Innovation Review, 10, 1–19. https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2025-1292

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