Francisco Joaquim Gonçalves
Professor at School of Hospitality and Tourism of Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave · IPCA
Biography
Francisco Gonçalves holds a Ph.D. in Tourism from the University of Aveiro and a Master's in Tourism from the Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo. As a member of the Research Unit on Governance, Competitiveness, and Public Policy (GOVCOPP) at the University of Aveiro, he has actively contributed to numerous national and international research projects focused on Tourism models. He teaches several courses on Tourism at the School of Hospitality and Tourism of the Polytechnic Institute of Cávado e Ave in Barcelos, Portugal, and he is the Director of the Degree in Tourism Management. He is also a prolific author and co-author, demonstrating his expertise through papers presented at conferences both nationally and internationally, as well as through publications in reputable scientific journals. His extensive academic background, active participation in research, and dedication to education highlight his substantial contributions to the field of Tourism.
Education
PhD in Tourism
Recent Scopus Publications
- From Heritage Interpretation to Sustainable Tourism Routes: The Barcelos Rooster Case Study Within the UNESCO Creative Cities Network
- The Relationship between Sports Clubs and Regional Development: Destination Management in Barcelos (Portugal)
- Understanding Employer Branding in Cultural and Creative Tourism: An Exploratory Research
- Tourism on the Camino de Santiago
- Implementing the 'Barcelos Rooster' Tourist Route for Sustainable Tourism Development in Barcelos, a UNESCO Creative City
Links
- ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1965-7427
- Scopus https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57204786857