A importância da formação no turismo de aventura

• Autor(a) principal: Silva, Mário Dinis Serrazina Mendes
• Data de Publicação: 2004
• Outros Autores: Silva, Francisco António dos Santos da, Carvalhinho, Luís Alberto Dias
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)
• Texto Completo: https://doi.org/10.34624/rtd.v1i21/22.11215

The development of the nature based tourism and adventure reflects the evolution on motivations and behaviors of tourists with growing interest in nature and countryside activities. These tourists are thirsting for more active, challenging and emotional tourist practices, in contrast to urban life style. This article intends to analyze the importance of training technicians for tourist entertainment with specific skills for adventure and sport activities. Thus, canyoning was chosen as a case study as this is a particularly demanding sport, both concerning technical requirements and knowledge of the surrounding environment, given that it predominantly occurs in sensitive environments and involves several risks.