Arthur Araujo

Arthur Araujo is a Professor at Lusófona University, holding a PhD in Tourism Studies from the University of Aveiro. He teaches disciplines such as Crisis and Disaster Management in Tourism for Master's students, alongside courses in Research Methodology, Tourism and Sustainability, and Nautical Tourism for undergraduates. His research spans neurotourism, tourism sustainability, film tourism, destination imagery, and resilience, with publications in leading journals including Annals of Tourism Research, Journal of Travel & Tourism Marketing, and British Food Journal.

• PhD in Tourism Studies, University of Aveiro
• Master’s in Management
• Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
• Training in Digital Marketing, Structural Equation Modeling, SPSS, NVivo, and WebQDA

Arthur’s work explores the intersection of neuroscience and tourism, focusing on destination imagery, crisis management, and sustainable practices. His recent publications address Gen Z tourism behavior, neurotourism gaps, and age dynamics in post-pandemic recovery. He has industry experience in Brazil and Spain, particularly in tourism accessibility and educational tourism. Arthur is a member of the Centre for Transdisciplinary Development Studies (CETRAD) at UTAD and the ART&TUR International Film Tourism Festival Jury.

His research trends include sustainable destination branding, neuroscientific methodologies in tourism, and crisis-induced behavioral shifts. Arthur has contributed to studies on film-induced tourism, slum tourism, and workplace skills in the hospitality sector.