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- Characterising industrial tourism in the cross-border region: Portugal and SpainPublication . Scalabrini, Elaine C.B.; Alves, Francisco; Neto, Reginaldo; Teixeira, Felipe; García, Joaquín; Velasco, Miguel; Teixeira, João Paulo; Vaz, Roberto; Fernandes, Paula OdetePurpose | Industrial tourism is an emerging sector highlighting the historical industrial landscape, fostering regional development, community revitalisation, and heritage preservation. Factories, mines, and transport infrastructure can be transformed into museums and interactive spaces. Industrial tourism can also include tours of active industrial sites where production remains the primary focus (Friel et al., 2024; Yan et al., 2024). In this context, this study aims to characterise the industrial heritage of the cross-border region, namely in Terras de Trás-os-Montes (Portugal) and Castilla y León (Spain), in the Douro River region, aiming to showcase opportunities for cross-border tourism development. Methodology/Approach | Firstly, a database was drawn up with the industrial heritage of the two regions under analysis. To do this, a form was drawn up based on previous documents and validated by the team of a project related to industrial tourism. From October 2024 to March 2025, the form was sent to 22 municipalities in Portugal and 80 municipalities in Spain. Ultimately, 1079 industrial heritage sites were registered and statistically analysed to determine their characterisation. Expected Results | Of the 1079 industrial heritage sites, 247 are in Portugal, and 832 are in Spain. The heritage elements were categorised and most related to transport infrastructure (31%), wineries (23.6%), food industries (20.5%), and hydraulic heritage (9.3%). These characteristics align with the attractions offered in the two regions surrounding the River Douro. Portugal presents more transport (34.6%) and wineries (22.7%), and Spain to wineries (26.7%) and food industries (25.1%). It is also clear that most (47.3%) of the heritage sites identified are prepared to receive visitors. This study shows that the categorisation of heritage reflects the richness and historical diversity of the region. Among the main types of heritage identified are wineries, illustrating the strong wine-growing tradition of the Douro River, and transport infrastructure, namely old railway stations and bridges, which highlight witness to the impact of industrialisation on regional connectivity. There are also hydraulic structures, such as water mills and historic dams, which show how water resources have been used for industrial activity over the centuries.
- Defining industrial tourism in the cross-border region of Portugal and SpainPublication . Scalabrini, Elaine C.B.; Alves, Francisco; Neto, Reginaldo; Teixeira, Felipe L.; García, Joaquín; Velasco, Míguel; Teixeira, João Paulo; Vaz, Roberto Ivo; Fernandes, Paula OdeteThis paper deals with the definition and valorisation of industrial and pre-industrial tourism in the crossborder region of Terras de Trás-os-Montes (Portugal) and Castilla y León (Spain). Industrial and preindustrial heritage is crucial to collective memory and has significant cultural, historical and tourist value. Industrial tourism is emerging as an initiative that enhances historic landscapes and contributes to urban development, the revitalisation of communities and the preservation of heritage. It is considered an innovative strategy for rehabilitating territories, transforming old facilities into attractions, exploring historic sites or operating companies. The “IN_GENIOS_DUERO_DOURO” project focused on promoting this heritage in the Douro-Duero Euroregion. The methodology included detailed mapping and characterisation, creating a database with 1,079 sites identified in 22 Portuguese and 80 Spanish municipalities. The results show that most sites are in Spain (77.1 %). The municipalities with the most identified sites are Valladolid (250) in Spain and Mirandela (32) in Portugal. The main heritage categories include transport infrastructure (335), wineries (255) and the food industry (221). Around 47.27 per cent of the sites identified are accessible to tourists. The database created is fundamental for valuing, safeguarding and designing tourist routes.
- Defining industrial tourism in the cross-border region of Portugal and SpainPublication . Scalabrini, Elaine C.B.; Alves, Francisco; Neto, Reginaldo; Teixeira, F.; García, Joaquin; Velasco, M.; Teixeira, João Paulo; Vaz, Roberto; Fernandes, Paula OdeteThis paper deals with the definition and valorisation of industrial and pre-industrial tourism in the cross-border region of Terras de Trás-os-Montes (Portugal) and Castilla y León (Spain). Industrial and pre-industrial heritage is crucial to collective memory and has significant cultural, historical and tourist value. Industrial tourism is emerging as an initiative that enhances historic landscapes and contributes to urban development, the revitalisation of communities and the preservation of heritage. It is considered an innovative strategy for rehabilitating territories, transforming old facilities into attractions, exploring historic sites or operating companies. The “IN_GENIOS_DUERO_DOURO” project focused on promoting this heritage in the Douro-Duero Euroregion. The methodology included detailed mapping and characterisation, creating a database with 1,079 sites identified in 22 Portuguese and 80 Spanish municipalities. The results show that most sites are in Spain (77.1 %). The municipalities with the most identified sites are Valladolid (250) in Spain and Mirandela (32) in Portugal. The main heritage categories include transport infrastructure (335), wineries (255) and the food industry (221). Around 47.27 per cent of the sites identified are accessible to tourists. The database created is fundamental for valuing, safeguarding and designing tourist routes.
- Hi, we are here...Publication . Pereira, Fernando A.; Rodrigues, Pedro; Alves, Francisco; Almeida, Hugo; Amaral, Lara; Luz, MarcoPROBLEM How to give a voice to RIONOR's population? How to make RIONOR's communication more effective? SOLUTION To create a communication plan to improve the RIONOR communication with the border population, partners and political relations. Develop a mobile application to spread the knowledge about RIONOR.
- Population dynamics and economic strategies for enhancing industrial heritage: a bibliometric overviewPublication . Scalabrini, Elaine C.B.; Alves, Francisco; Neto, Reginaldo; Garcia, Joaquín; Teixeira, Felipe; Vaz, Roberto; Teixeira, João Paulo; Fernandes, Paula OdeteThis paper presents a bibliometric analysis examining the relationship between population dynamics and economic strategies for valorising industrial heritage based on 260 articles published between 1990 and 2025. The study reveals an exponential increase in publications from 2019 onward, reflecting a growing interest in this subject. The journal Sustainability emerges as the predominant source of publication, underscoring the significance of sustainability within this field. China is identified as the leader in scientific output, followed by Italy and the United States. Key terms identified include “sustainability,” “cultural heritage,” and “heritage preservation,” emphasising the central themes in this area of research. While the bibliometric analysis offers thoughts about research trends, it does have limitations, including its focus solely on articles published in English and the need for more content analysis. Future research should address these gaps to enhance understanding of the intricate relationship between population dynamics, economic development, and the preservation of industrial heritage.
- Rionor - hi, we are herePublication . Pereira, Fernando A.; Rodrigues, Pedro; Alves, Francisco; Almeida, Hugo; Amaral, Lara; Luz, MarcoRIONOR (Western Iberian Network for a New Borderland Order), founded on 1 October 2016 in a small house on the Rio de Onor border, is a transnational Iberian association led by Raiano citizens from both sides of the frontier. It seeks to become a school of citizenship, promoting civic participation, building critical awareness of the surrounding social reality, and deepening cross-border cooperation between Trás-os-Montes, Castile and León, and Galicia as the most effective means to counter depopulation and revitalise these regions. RIONOR underscores the urgency of defending solidarity through active, democratic associations, encouraging citizens to devote part of their time to advancing the common good as the best path towards a fairer and more humane world. The Challenge: How can we amplify the voice of RIONOR’s population? How can we make its communication more impactful? How can every resident become an ambassador for the values of their land? Solution approach: To design a communication plan that strengthens RIONOR’s engagement with the Raiano population, its partners and political actors. To create a mobile application to enhance awareness and visibility of RIONOR.