Francisco Carballo Cruz
Biographic Data
| ID | 4442787 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Francisco Carballo Cruz |
| GIVEN NAMES | Francisco Carballo |
| FAMILY NAME | Cruz |
| SIGNATURE | CRUZ F C |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Minho |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3708-563X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 8 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
What drives residents’ support for tourism development of the Camino de Santiago? The role of perceived impacts, local socioeconomic context, and overall attitudes
The Camino de Santiago constitutes an iconic network of pilgrimage routes attracting people worldwide. Despite its growing popularity, the factors that influence residents’ support for tourism development of the Camino remain largely unknown. This study investigates the factors influencing residents’ support for further tourism development of the Camino. A sample of 442 residents from six locations that integrate the northern segment of the Portu…
The efficiency of Structural Funds for business innovation across sectors and regions
This study evaluates the efficiency of European Structural Funds for business innovation in Portugal, across sectors and regions. Using the Operational Programme COMPETE and the ‘Productive Innovation’ instrument as empirical setting, it examines the effects of business innovation funds on key business indicators of growth, performance and innovation. The research employs Difference-in-Differences (DiD) and Propensity Score Matching methodologies…
Visitors’ Satisfaction and Loyalty toward Protected Areas
Visitor satisfaction and loyalty are critical for the sustainability of protected areas (PAs). However, there is a substantial knowledge gap regarding the dynamic influences of motivation and perceived quality on these variables. To address this gap, this study examines the complex relationships between visitor motivations and the perceived quality of PA attributes, and their role as contributors to satisfaction and loyalty. A survey was conducte…
Critical factors for the success of historic food markets
Historic food markets (HFM) have become prominent attractions, offering visitors a unique blend of local culture, social interaction, traditional foods, and authentic experiences. Recognised as important to both tourism and community life, HFM are now integrated into urban development strategies worldwide. Despite their importance, there is a notable lack of research on HFM. This study addresses this gap by analysing the specific HFM elements inf…
Moral Norms in Action
Moral norms are vital for comprehending responsible environmental behaviour. When individuals perceive that their actions are aligned with these norms, they often experience feelings of pride, fulfillment, and satisfaction. However, the literature has not yet explored the potential role of pro‐environmental personal norms (PEPN) in visitor satisfaction or whether visitor motivations can influence or activate them. This study investigates the link…
Camino de Santiago's tourism impacts
Residents’ perceptions of tourism development in the context of a new governance framework for Portuguese protected areas
New mobility technologies and regional status in the automotive industry value chain
New mobility technologies related to autonomous, connected, and shared vehicles have prompted the entry of new players into the automotive industry, which has influenced the industry's traditional configuration of regional status. Under the global value chain (GVC) approach, this research proposes a new framework for defining a ‘core–periphery’ spatial model of the automotive industry. Under that model, based mainly on the key variables of domest…
New mobility technologies and regional status in the automotive industry value chain
New mobility technologies related to autonomous, connected, and shared vehicles have prompted the entry of new players into the automotive industry, which has influenced the industry's traditional configuration of regional status. Under the global value chain (GVC) approach, this research proposes a new framework for defining a ‘core–periphery’ spatial model of the automotive industry. Under that model, based mainly on the key variables of domest…
Visitors’ Satisfaction and Loyalty toward Protected Areas
Visitor satisfaction and loyalty are critical for the sustainability of protected areas (PAs). However, there is a substantial knowledge gap regarding the dynamic influences of motivation and perceived quality on these variables. To address this gap, this study examines the complex relationships between visitor motivations and the perceived quality of PA attributes, and their role as contributors to satisfaction and loyalty. A survey was conducte…
Residents’ perceptions of tourism development in the context of a new governance framework for Portuguese protected areas
Residents’ perceptions of tourism development in the context of a new governance framework for Portuguese protected areas
New mobility technologies and regional status in the automotive industry value chain
New mobility technologies related to autonomous, connected, and shared vehicles have prompted the entry of new players into the automotive industry, which has influenced the industry's traditional configuration of regional status. Under the global value chain (GVC) approach, this research proposes a new framework for defining a ‘core–periphery’ spatial model of the automotive industry. Under that model, based mainly on the key variables of domest…
Critical factors for the success of historic food markets
Historic food markets (HFM) have become prominent attractions, offering visitors a unique blend of local culture, social interaction, traditional foods, and authentic experiences. Recognised as important to both tourism and community life, HFM are now integrated into urban development strategies worldwide. Despite their importance, there is a notable lack of research on HFM. This study addresses this gap by analysing the specific HFM elements inf…
Moral Norms in Action
Moral norms are vital for comprehending responsible environmental behaviour. When individuals perceive that their actions are aligned with these norms, they often experience feelings of pride, fulfillment, and satisfaction. However, the literature has not yet explored the potential role of pro‐environmental personal norms (PEPN) in visitor satisfaction or whether visitor motivations can influence or activate them. This study investigates the link…
Camino de Santiago's tourism impacts
What drives residents’ support for tourism development of the Camino de Santiago? The role of perceived impacts, local socioeconomic context, and overall attitudes
The Camino de Santiago constitutes an iconic network of pilgrimage routes attracting people worldwide. Despite its growing popularity, the factors that influence residents’ support for tourism development of the Camino remain largely unknown. This study investigates the factors influencing residents’ support for further tourism development of the Camino. A sample of 442 residents from six locations that integrate the northern segment of the Portu…
The efficiency of Structural Funds for business innovation across sectors and regions
This study evaluates the efficiency of European Structural Funds for business innovation in Portugal, across sectors and regions. Using the Operational Programme COMPETE and the ‘Productive Innovation’ instrument as empirical setting, it examines the effects of business innovation funds on key business indicators of growth, performance and innovation. The research employs Difference-in-Differences (DiD) and Propensity Score Matching methodologies…
Visitors’ Satisfaction and Loyalty toward Protected Areas
Visitor satisfaction and loyalty are critical for the sustainability of protected areas (PAs). However, there is a substantial knowledge gap regarding the dynamic influences of motivation and perceived quality on these variables. To address this gap, this study examines the complex relationships between visitor motivations and the perceived quality of PA attributes, and their role as contributors to satisfaction and loyalty. A survey was conducte…
Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research (6 works) · Geography (5 works) · Tourism (5 works) · Business (4 works) · Economics (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Marketing (3 works) · Portuguese (3 works) · Religious Tourism and Spaces (3 works) · Economic geography (2 works)