Towards a sustainable management model of the “Festa dos Tabuleiros”

José Luís Braga; André Camponês; João Pinto Coelho; Miguel Pereira; Óscar Lima Silva

doi:10.18778/1231-1952.29.2.17

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José Luís Braga CIDI – Research, Development and Innovation Center of the European Institute of Higher Studies (IEES), Rua Universitária - Medelo, Apartado 178, 4824-909 Fafe, Portugal; CiTUR – Centre for Tourism Research, Development and Innovation, Polytechnic of Leiria https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7668-5200
André Camponês Techn&Art – Technology, Restoration and Art Enhancement Center, Polytechnic Institute of Tomar, Tomar, Portugal; Tourism and Culture Division of the Tomar Municipality, Tomar, Portugal; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3896-4238
João Pinto Coelho Techn&Art – Technology, Restoration and Art Enhancement Center, Polytechnic Institute of Tomar, Tomar, Portugal; Tourism and Culture Division of the Tomar Municipality, Tomar, Portugal https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7168-3393
Miguel Pereira CIDI – Research, Development and Innovation Center of the European Institute of Higher Studies (IEES), Rua Universitária - Medelo, Apartado 178, 4824-909 Fafe, Portugal; CiTUR – Centre for Tourism Research, Development and Innovation, Polytechnic of Leiria https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1373-3599
Óscar Lima Silva Instituto Superior Politécnico GAYA (ISPAYA), Avenida dos Descobrimentos, 333, 4400-103 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal; Techn&Art – Technology, Restoration and Art Enhancement Center, Polytechnic Institute of Tomar, Tomar, Portugal https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0109-1050

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https://doi.org/10.18778/1231-1952.29.2.17

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event management, 'Festa dos Tabuleiros', sustainability, action research, Tomar municipality

Abstract

The key goal of this conceptual paper is the creation of a sustainable management model of the Festa dos Tabuleiros (FT) event that provides a quality experience to the visitors without threatening the social, cultural and environmental integrity of the territory. Action research methodology has been used to improve the way the Tomar municipality organises and promotes the FT. In order to establish this model, it is necessary to determine the agents and relationships that underlie the production system of this event, aiming to improve the quality of its offer and the experience it provides to visitors as well as the sustainability of its production and consumption processes. In this sense, the development of the model will be based on four tasks: (1) stock-taking, interpreting and exhibiting cultural resources; (2) identifying, involving, analysing and educating stakeholders; (3) benchmarking of good practices in event sustainability; and (4) managing and monitoring the model. Hence, this paper aims to contribute to the safeguarding of the FT and to the sustainable development of the municipality and the region. This intent is achieved through the creation of a sustainable tourist-cultural management model that promotes the study, protection, enhancement, and dissemination of this event, as well as the creation of efficient and innovative solutions in an integrated way.

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