Sonia Navarro
DEGEIT · Aveiro University
Biography
My doctoral research investigates the effects and anticipation of tourist experiences through virtual reality (VR), with a particular focus on enhancing tourist wellbeing. I bring extensive professional experience in the hospitality and tourism sectors, which complements and informs my academic research. I presented my first research work at the 12th Advances in Hospitality and Tourism Marketing and Management (AHTMM) Conference, Universidade do Algarve, 2025, and have actively participated in workshops, seminars, and courses to further develop my expertise. My research interests focus on technology in tourism
Education
I am currently enrolled in the Tourism PhD Programme at the University of Aveiro. I have completed the Advanced Specialisation Programme at the University of Aveiro and hold a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in People Management and another MBA in Total Quality Management from Universidade Federal Fluminense, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Tourism from Faculdade FACHA.
Links
- ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9829-2675
- Scopus https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=None