Innovation in tourism and startups in Brazil, Spain and Portugal

Daniela F. Alvares, Jennifer C. Soares

Article ID: 1703
Vol 2, Issue 2, 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54517/st.v2i2.1703
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Abstract

The present study aims to analyze innovative initiatives related to the promotion of startups in Brazil, Spain and Portugal, in the context of smart tourism destinations (STD). Based on an exploratory and descriptive study with a qualitative approach, programs related to innovation and entrepreneurship were identified in the countries under analysis, as well as concrete initiatives of innovation in tourism related to startups. Therefore, 60 new items per country, out of a total of 180, were selected on the Google platform. The results of the research show that there are guidelines linked to startups in the three countries. In general terms, it was possible to observe that from startups. It is possible to promote the development of ITD, since the initiatives identified contribute, among other aspects, with experiences. 


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innovation; tourism; startups; smart tourism destinations; Brazil; Spain; Portugal

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