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Fig. 1 Proposals for the correct development of sustainable tourism. Source https://www.skysca
nner.com.br/noticias/turismo-sustentavel-boas-praticas-para-viagens
– Do not waste food;
• Reassess transport possibilities;
• Seek initiatives that value experience;
• Give preference to sustainable establishments;
• Volunteer;
• Rethink visiting places that violate the basic rights of the tourist destination.
4 Glamping as a Mean of Development
4.1 Glamping Concept and Applications
Glamping, a recent, less-explored concept, comes from nature tourism, so it is pertinent to clarify this same type of tourism. In this sense, and according to Decree—Law
No. 108/2009, of May 15th, nature tourism activities are those that are developed
in classified areas or with natural values, and that are recognized in this way by
the Instituto de Conservação da Natureza e da Biodiversidade. That said, Rebocho
and Correia (2017) present the concept of glamping as a new trend where glamour is
combined with camping. Thus, tourists who practice it want memorable experiences,
in which they are in contact with nature without losing their essential comfort and
the luxury of accommodation types with a higher quality standard.
According to Miguel and Henriques (2016), glamping presents itself as much
more than a sleepover; it presents itself as a differentiation experience thanks to the
type and location of the accommodation, since this concept also adds the concepts
of nature tourism, luxury tourism and ecotourism. These authors also demonstrate
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Fig. 1 Proposals for the correct development of sustainable tourism. Source https://www.skysca
nner.com.br/noticias/turismo-sustentavel-boas-praticas-para-viagens
– Do not waste food;
• Reassess transport possibilities;
• Seek initiatives that value experience;
• Give preference to sustainable establishments;
• Volunteer;
• Rethink visiting places that violate the basic rights of the tourist destination.
4 Glamping as a Mean of Development
4.1 Glamping Concept and Applications
Glamping, a recent, less-explored concept, comes from nature tourism, so it is pertinent to clarify this same type of tourism. In this sense, and according to Decree—Law
No. 108/2009, of May 15th, nature tourism activities are those that are developed
in classified areas or with natural values, and that are recognized in this way by
the Instituto de Conservação da Natureza e da Biodiversidade. That said, Rebocho
and Correia (2017) present the concept of glamping as a new trend where glamour is
combined with camping. Thus, tourists who practice it want memorable experiences,
in which they are in contact with nature without losing their essential comfort and
the luxury of accommodation types with a higher quality standard.
According to Miguel and Henriques (2016), glamping presents itself as much
more than a sleepover; it presents itself as a differentiation experience thanks to the
type and location of the accommodation, since this concept also adds the concepts
of nature tourism, luxury tourism and ecotourism. These authors also demonstrate