2020
Authors
Almeida, F; Silva, O;
Publication
ADVANCES IN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM RESEARCH-AHTR
Abstract
Portugal is a country in which the tourism sector assumes great importance, contributing around 15% of the national GDP and with more than 1 million jobs. In this sense, COVID-19 is expected to have a dramatic impact on the Portuguese economy aggravated by the existence of a reduced internal market with low purchasing power and in which there is a high dependence on the external market. This perspective study explores the challenges and opportunities that Portuguese companies in the field of tourism are facing due to the emergence of this pandemic. The challenges faced by companies are both short-term and long-term. In the short term, it is essential to ensure sufficient liquidity to reopen activities and in the long term, it is necessary to be prepared and reactive to disruptive movements that may arise in tourist demand. However, it is also important to recognize that some opportunities can be exploited, such as the quality of the health response, the exploitation of a less mass tourism supply based on the components of social and environmental sustainability, the increase of tourism among the elderly population from countries with greater purchasing power and the acceleration of the digitalization of tourism operations.
2020
Authors
Almeida, F; Monteiro, JA;
Publication
HOLISTICA – Journal of Business and Public Administration
Abstract
2020
Authors
Santos, JD; Castelo, JP; Almeida, F;
Publication
Encyclopedia of Organizational Knowledge, Administration, and Technology
Abstract
[No abstract available]
2020
Authors
Almeida, F; Monteiro, JA;
Publication
Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fifth Edition
Abstract
[No abstract available]
2020
Authors
Almeida, F; Amoedo, N;
Publication
STUDIES AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCHES. ECONOMICS EDITION
Abstract
2020
Authors
Almeida, F; Santos, JD;
Publication
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL POLICY
Abstract
Purpose This short communication aims to explore and synthesize the main effects of COVID-19 on the labor market in Portugal regarding the dimensions related to job security and unemployment. Design/methodology/approach Field research is used to identify and understand the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic to the labor market in Portugal. Data from the National Institute of Statistics of Portugal are analyzed and compared with artifacts published in the field, which allow us to explore the impact of this phenomenon from multiple perspectives. Findings The findings indicate that the impact on the labor market is very asymmetric regarding geographical regions, sectors of activity, age groups and the nature of labor ties. The most touristic regions and those with a strong dependence on the exterior are the most affected. Young people and women with unstable employment relationships and in temporary work situations are also particularly vulnerable. Originality/value This study focuses on an emerging area with a strong impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the labor market. This study seeks both to identify challenges in the Portuguese labor market and to discuss measures that should be taken to mitigate their effects, such as reforming the social security model, the role of teleworking or the more balanced development of the territory.
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