Location of the new airport

Coordination

Cláudia Ribeiro de Almeida – University of Algarve, ESGHT, CinTurs

Carlos Costa – Chair of the PNT Executive Committee

Invited researchers

Francisco Pita – ANA

Jorge Reis Silva – University of Beira Interior

Jorge Abrantes – Estoril Higher Institute for Tourism and Hotel Studies

Sérgio Palma Brito – Senior Analyst for Tourism, Air Transport and Regional Planning

Vânia Costa – Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave

Objectives

This think tank was created with the aim of providing insights into the impact of tourism on the location of airports and air transportation:

To assess the new dynamics of tourism demand and understand how these might contribute to the discussion on the siting of the new airport;
To understand which aspects are most valued by air passengers;
To understand the importance of airport infrastructure for regional development.

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