Cristina Valente-Pedro

Cristina Valente-Pedro is a PhD. candidate in Tourism at the Faculty of Economics of the University of the Algarve, and an MSc. in Hospitality Management and Administration in a specific branch of Hospitality and Commercial Function by the School of Management, Hospitality and Tourism of the University of Algarve. Currently, Cristina is a SPA Manager at Royal SPA in Vale do Lobo Luxury Resort. Her research interests are in SPA Management & Marketing, SPA Experience, and Consumer Behaviour in SPA.

Publications

Teaching Hotel Management Using Gamification and Problem-Based Learning: A Case Study in Professional Courses
Teaching Hotel Management Using Gamification and Problem-Based Learning: A Case Study in Professional Courses
Rui Manuel Mendonça-Pedro, Cristina Valente-Pedro. © 2024. 20 pages.
This case study explores the integration of problem-based learning into hotel management education. The study aims to enhance student engagement, motivation, teamwork, and...
Elements to Design an Active Sports Tourism Experience and a Nature-Based Tourism Experience: The Role of Sensorial, Emotional, and Memorable Models
Elements to Design an Active Sports Tourism Experience and a Nature-Based Tourism Experience: The Role of Sensorial, Emotional, and Memorable Models
Rui Mendonça-Pedro, Cristina Valente-Pedro. © 2023. 23 pages.
The focus of the study was to understand and clarify the role of the senses, emotions, and memories model (SEMs) in the active sports tourism experience and the nature-based...
Mapping the Cultural Tourism Experience: Role of Senses, Emotions, and Memories in Cultural and Heritage Experiences and Gastronomic Experiences
Mapping the Cultural Tourism Experience: Role of Senses, Emotions, and Memories in Cultural and Heritage Experiences and Gastronomic Experiences
Rui Mendonça-Pedro, Cristina Valente-Pedro. © 2022. 31 pages.
The chapter focuses on the role of senses, emotions, and memories model (SEMs) to mapping a cultural tourism experience. Specifically, the results of the survey aimed to identify...