ISLA IPGT 23147

Mobility and Tourism Transport

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  The course Mobility, Transport and Tourism analyzes the relationship between transport systems, mobility patterns and tourism development. It examines how accessibility, infrastructure and mobility policies influence destination choice, the traveler’s experience and the sector’s sustainability. The course covers topics such as the evolution of transport, different modes of travel, and current challenges related to sustainable mobility and new technologies. Through case studies and critical reflection, students develop the skills needed to understand the strategic role of transport in tourism and to propose solutions that contribute to more efficient, inclusive and environmentally responsible destinations.
• ProgramaProgramme

    1.Concepts and Theoretical Aspects 1.1. Tourist Travel Models 1.2. Origin–Destination Models 1.3. Structural Models 1.4. Evolutionary Models 2. Evolution of Transport and the Development of Tourism: A Historical Perspective 3. Tourism and Transport Typologies 3.1. Road Transport 3.2. Rail Transport 3.3. Maritime Transport 3.4. Air Transport 3.5. The Specific Case of Low-Cost Carriers 4. Cruise Tourism 4.1.1. Typology of Passenger Water Transport Classification 4.1.2. Main Geographical Cruise Areas 4.1.3. Global Supply and Demand for Tourist Cruises 4.1.4. Specific Characteristics of Tourist Cruises (Maritime and River) 4.1.5. Future Perspectives 5. Transport Planning in Tourist Destinations: Present and Future Trends
• ObjectivosObjectives

  Knowledge: Analyse and understand the theoretical framework underlying the relationship between Tourism and Transport; Determine transport performance objectives within the tourism sector; Relate different modes of transport to the development of specific tourism products, understanding their particularities, the relationship between supply and demand, and the challenges faced by different sectors in terms of sustainability, such as cruise tourism, rail tourism, etc.; Plan primary and secondary transport operations in accordance with the specific objectives of tourist routes; Analyse the planning and management of transport modes in relation to the attractiveness, competitiveness, and sustainability of current tourist destinations and their future trends; Understand the technologies and information systems that support and assist the modern coordination of transport services.
• BibliografiaBibliography

    Wang, H., Tsui, K. W. H., Wu, H., Fu, X., & Kille, T. (2024). Impacts of low-cost carriers’ development in the Asia-Pacific region on tourism, economic development and social wellbeing: a systematic review. Current Issues in Tourism, 1–22. https://doi.org/10.1080/13683500.2024.2413669 Bausch, T., Peluso, A., Bursa, B., Mailer, M. and Amegah, M. (2024), Determinants Encouraging Tourists to Use Public Transport in Their Vacation Destination. Int J Tourism Res, 26: e2791. https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.2791 Lam-González, Y. E., León, C. J., & de León, J. (2019). Coopetition in Maritime Tourism: Assessing the Effect of Previous Islands’ Choice and Experience in Tourist Satisfaction. Sustainability, 11(22), 6334. https://doi.org/10.3390/su11226334 Lousada, S., & Castanho, R. A. (2023). Port Structures, Maritime Transport, and Tourism. Water, 15(22), 3898. https://doi.org/10.3390/w15223898  
• MetodologiaMethodology

  The course unit in Mobility and Tourist Transport actively incorporates new technologies as a fundamental part of the teaching and learning process. Through digital platforms and interactive transport-planning simulations, students have the opportunity to analyse real scenarios and make informed decisions. These technologies allow them to explore current industry trends, understand mobility patterns, assess environmental impacts, and design innovative solutions for sustainable tourism. By combining theory with digital resources, the course promotes a more practical, dynamic learning experience that is aligned with the current challenges of tourist mobility.  The course unit also uses a real-world problem-solving methodology, allowing students to tackle concrete challenges from professional contexts.
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  5
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não
• AvaliaçãoEvaluation

  AVALIAÇÃO CONTÍNUA:

  Descrição	Data limite	Ponderação
  Teste individual único	10/12/2025	50%
  Trabalho individual	Submissão até 17/12/2025	40%
  Relatórios das visitas efetuadas		5% cada trabalho

  NB: Nota mínima de 7,5 valores obrigatória em cada uma das componentes da avaliação.

   

   

   

  AVALIAÇÃO FINAL (1ª E 2º ÉPOCAS)

  Descrição	Data limite	Ponderação
  Exame escrito individual	A definir	100%

   

   

  Observações :

  ·         Para ser considerado ‘Avaliação Contínua’ tem que ter presença em pelo menos 75% das aulas. 

  ·         A aprovação na avaliação curricular implica nota final não inferior a 9,5 valores.

  ·         Todos os alunos inscritos à unidade curricular podem realizar o exame final na época normal desde que não tenham realizado ou obtido aprovação na avaliação curricular.

  NB: Nota mínima de 8 valores obrigatória em cada uma das componentes da avaliação.