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From Symbolism to Reality: Knowledge Sharing and the Role of Place Identity in Shaping Residents’ Perceptions of Industrial Heritage Tourism

In: Knowledge Management and Innovation, Volume I

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  • Tânia Guerra

    (Polytechnic University of Leiria, CiTUR, School of Tourism and Maritime Technology)

  • Pilar Moreno

    (University of Seville, Faculty of Tourism and Finance)

  • António Sérgio Araújo de Almeida

    (Polytechnic University of Leiria, CiTUR, School of Tourism and Maritime Technology)

  • Liliana C. Vitorino

    (Polytechnic University of Leiria, School of Technology and Management)

Abstract

Place identity in tourism studies has received increasing attention, as it is closely linked to community and is essential to cultural tourism. Various factors influence residents’ perceptions of heritage tourism, and residents’ sense of local identity can be reflected in their attitudes towards tourism development. Despite numerous studies on residents’ attitudes towards tourism impacts, few have examined the relationship between local identity and community perceptions concerning industrial heritage. This study examines how local knowledge and understanding of place identity influence perceptions of tourism, applying a case study concerning industrial tourism in São João da Madeira, Portugal. A quantitative questionnaire survey was applied to residents, and a structural equation model verified whether tourism perceptions are based on sense of place identity. Results from 389 residents indicate a significant effect of place identity on attitudes towards positive impacts. Findings highlight the need to understand residents’ perceptions and encourage planning strategies, reinforcing identity.

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  • Tânia Guerra & Pilar Moreno & António Sérgio Araújo de Almeida & Liliana C. Vitorino, 2026. "From Symbolism to Reality: Knowledge Sharing and the Role of Place Identity in Shaping Residents’ Perceptions of Industrial Heritage Tourism," Springer Books, in: Marco Valeri (ed.), Knowledge Management and Innovation, Volume I, pages 25-48, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-032-16620-3_2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-16620-3_2
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