<strong>Leisure and tourism: Visits to the Observatório Abrahão de Moraes/IAG-USP (SP, Brazil) </strong><br><strong>DOI: 10.7784/rbtur.v6i3.553</strong>

Authors

  • Geny Brillas Tomanik
  • Airton José Cavenaghi UAM

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7784/rbtur.v6i3.553

Keywords:

Leisure, Tourism, Hospitality, Astronomical Observatory Abrahão de Moraes /IAG-USP.

Abstract

This qualitative study aims to analyze the activities of leisure and tourism promoted by the astronomical observatory “Observatório Abrahão de Moraes” (OAM), located in the region of Valinhos and Vinhedo (São Paulo, Brazil), which is considered to be a touristic attraction. Its main activities are directed to scientific research in astronomy and astrobiology. It is also open for public and touristic visits working as a relevant diffuser of astronomical knowledge. The purpose is also to investigate the relevance of the equipment for the local community, its visibility, plus the hospitality exercised there. The methodology used was exploratory bibliographic research focused on leisure, tourism and hospitality, and also to collect documentary data in the websites. The qualitative research is based on personal interviews among selected members of OAM staff, local managers in the areas of tourism and/or culture, local residents and visitors. The conclusion is that the OAM is an attractive tourist and leisure site with an excellent evaluation from the visitors, however leaves a great potential for further development considering their reduced visibility.

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Author Biographies

Geny Brillas Tomanik

Mestrado em Hospitalidade, Universidade Anhembi Morumbi

Airton José Cavenaghi, UAM

Possui doutorado em História Social pela Universidade de São Paulo (2004). Atualmente é professor tempo integral da Universidade Anhembi Morumbi e Professor do Programa de Mestrado em Hospitalidade da mesma Instituição. Tem experiência na área de História, com ênfase em História do Brasil, atuando principalmente nos seguintes temas: urbanização, Brasil (século XIX), fotografia, iconografia e cartografia. Ministra aulas nas graduações de Turismo, Hotelaria e Eventos, na mesma Instituição de Ensino, nas áreas de Patrimônio, Antropologia (espaço, território e identidade) e História.

http://lattes.cnpq.br/8415372088403504

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Published

2012-12-01

How to Cite

Tomanik, G. B., & Cavenaghi, A. J. (2012). <strong>Leisure and tourism: Visits to the Observatório Abrahão de Moraes/IAG-USP (SP, Brazil) </strong><br><strong>DOI: 10.7784/rbtur.v6i3.553</strong>. Revista Brasileira De Pesquisa Em Turismo, 6(3), 375–397. https://doi.org/10.7784/rbtur.v6i3.553

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 3 (2012): September/December

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