The contribution of agritourism to social innovation and sustainable development in the rural areas of the Portuguese Beja region

Sandra Bailôa, Jorge Pires, Maria Isabel Valente, Joaquim Gomes · 2025 · Social Entrepreneurship Review

Summary. Agritourism businesses in Portugal's Beja region drive social innovation and sustainable development. A qualitative study of eight microenterprises found strong consensus that agritourism contributes environmental, economic, and social benefits to rural areas. While perceptions of social innovation varied among managers, the research validated that agritourism serves as an effective alternative to traditional agriculture and promotes regional sustainability.

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Bailôa, S., Pires, J., Valente, M. I., & Gomes, J.. (2025). The contribution of agritourism to social innovation and sustainable development in the rural areas of the Portuguese Beja region. Social Entrepreneurship Review. https://doi.org/10.15678/ser.2025.2.04

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DOI: 10.15678/ser.2025.2.04
Countries: Portugal
Regions: Europe
Categories: food-systems, entrepreneurship, climate-and-environment
Added: 2026-04-28