Claudia Ribeiro de Almeida

Claudia Ribeiro de Almeida is a Professor at the School of Management, Hospitality and Tourism, University of the Algarve, where she has taught since 1996. She holds a PhD and Postdoctoral degree in Tourism from the University of Aveiro and an MSc in Total Quality Management. As an Integrated Researcher at CinTurs Research Center, she leads studies on tourism sustainability, air transport, and second-home markets.

Her research spans:

• Tourism-Transport Nexus: Airline routes, low-cost carriers, and accessibility.
• Sustainability: Short-term rental impacts, drive tourism, and cultural heritage.
• Emerging Technologies: AI applications in tourism operations and data analytics.

Recent publications (2022-2025) focus on harmonizing short-term rental policies, AI-driven tourism reviews, and sustainable mobility. She employs methodologies like systematic literature reviews (PRISMA) and case studies across Mediterranean destinations.

She actively contributes to EU projects:

• BEST Med (2019-2022): Sustainable tourism pathways.
• CREAINNOVATION (2018-2020): Regional innovation grants.
• ACCESS4ALL (2017-2019): Tourism accessibility frameworks.

At CinTurs, her team addresses tourism well-being through interdisciplinary collaborations. She currently coordinates the Master in Tourism program and mentors curriculum development.