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A Framework on Eudaimonic Well-Being in Destination Competitiveness

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  • Eduardo Moraes Sarmento

    (Lisbon School of Economics and Management (ISEG Research/ISEG/University of Lisbon), Rua do Quelhas, nº 6, 1200-781 Lisboa, Portugal)

  • Sandra Loureiro

    (Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISCTE), Avenida das Forças Armadas, 1649-026 Lisboa, Portugal)

  • Zorro Mendes

    (Lisbon School of Economics and Management (ISEG Research/ISEG/University of Lisbon), Rua do Quelhas, nº 6, 1200-781 Lisboa, Portugal)

  • José Mascarenhas Monteiro

    (Universidade de Santiago (Cape Verde), Avenida Bolanha, Assomada 7310, Cape Verde)

  • Sandra Fernandes

    (Universidade de Santiago (Cape Verde), Avenida Bolanha, Assomada 7310, Cape Verde)

Abstract

This research proposes a framework for Eudaimonic well-being in destination competitiveness. This framework is based on the theoretical Ritchie and Crouch’s model (1993, 2000, 2003) and the recent theoretical notion that a travel trip may influence life satisfaction through tourists’ experiences. We conducted a qualitative study based on 34 in-depth interviews with key tourism stakeholders in Cape Verde, a small island developing country (SIDS) dependent on the tourism sector. The findings contribute to identifying specific sources of positive and negative effects that may affect the tourists’ and residents’ overall sense of well-being and thus affect the overall destination competitiveness.

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  • Eduardo Moraes Sarmento & Sandra Loureiro & Zorro Mendes & José Mascarenhas Monteiro & Sandra Fernandes, 2025. "A Framework on Eudaimonic Well-Being in Destination Competitiveness," Tourism and Hospitality, MDPI, vol. 6(3), pages 1-22, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jtourh:v:6:y:2025:i:3:p:135-:d:1699852
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