Ana Leal‐Solís

Biographic Data

ID6662140
NAMEAna Leal‐Solís
GIVEN NAMESAna
FAMILY NAMELeal‐Solís
SIGNATURESOLIS A L
AFFILIATIONSUniversidad de Extremadura
ORCID0000-0003-4870-697X
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS7
TOTAL CITATIONS0
WORKS AS AUTHOR7
WORKS AS EDITOR0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2023
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX0

  • Tourism without rest

    Open AccessRafael Robina-Ramírez, Ana Leal‐Solís et al.ARTICLETourism Recreation Research2026

    This study examines how shift work in the tourism sector affects sleep, fatigue, occupational well-being, and job performance, and explores the role of occupational therapy–informed strategies in these relationships. A sequential mixed-methods design was applied. First, constructs and measurement items were refined through expert review and qualitative validation. Second, a questionnaire was administered to 415 tourism shift workers in Spain, and…

  • From Passive Heritage Consumption to Active Tourism

    Open AccessRafael Robina-Ramírez, Nelson Cerdá Prado et al.ARTICLEHeritage2026

    This study analyzes how identity fit, narrative selection, co-creation, and AI-Enhanced Interpretation (AII) shape Tourist Active Heritage Engagement in Ecuador. Using a cross-sectional survey of 1336 international tourists and PLS-SEM with Multigroup Analysis, the results show that engagement is driven primarily by identity-based selection, rather than participation alone. MGA reveals a marked asymmetry: AII increases engagement and co-creation …

  • From digital fear to digital freedom

    Ana Leal‐Solís, Rafael Robina-Ramírez et al.ARTICLECurrent Issues in Tourism2026

  • Artificial intelligence as a moral mediator

    Open AccessRafael Robina-Ramírez, Ana Leal‐Solís et al.ARTICLEAI & Society2026

    Artificial intelligence (AI) in hospitality is often portrayed as a cold, efficiency-focused tool, overlooking its potential to mediate emotional and ethical dynamics in the workplace. This study addresses the problem of how AI can ethically regulate emotional labor without dehumanizing work, and how emotional reciprocity contributes to workplace happiness. Using a quantitative, multigroup survey methodology, data were collected from 754 hospital…

  • Bridging Theory and Practice

    Open AccessSusana Quirós y Alpera, Aloysius OSB Roets et al.ARTICLESocieties2025References: 4

    This study investigates the implementation of dual training at the University of Extremadura (2023–2024), aiming to bridge theoretical academic knowledge with practical industry insights. This research utilizes SmartPLS 4.1.0.9 SEM-PLS software to explore the relationship between corporate engagement, academic outcomes, and sustainability challenges, validating hypotheses and refining dual training models in sustainability education. Key variable…

  • The role of technological and sustainable innovation in enhancing tourist happiness

    Ana Leal‐Solís, Ana Leal-Solís et al.ARTICLEAnnals of Leisure Research2025References: 2

    This study explores the relationship between technological innovation in Blue and Green Tourism and its impact on tourist happiness. no existing research directly compares these two forms of tourism. The focus is on how Green Tourism relates to rural areas. Blue Tourism, which involves marine ecosystems, has rapidly adopted sustainable technologies due to environmental urgency. Through a comparative analysis, the study illustrates how these innov…

  • From satisfaction to happiness in the co-creation of value

    Open AccessRafael Robina-Ramírez, Ana Leal‐Solís et al.ARTICLEQuality & Quantity2023

    The search for happiness, understood as an inner and personal attitude that goes beyond mere satisfaction, is one of the aims of tourists’ co-creation of value. To date, few studies have analysed the importance of people’s moral principles in the co-creation of tourist value. Moral emotions play an essential role in this process. In this study, 12 tourism managers within administration, 28 hotel managers and 24 travel agencies actively participat…