Impact of the collaborative economy on tourism in the city of Porto - Airbnb case study (2018)

• Impact of the collaborative economy on tourism in the city of Porto - Airbnb case study

• By Francisco Teixeira Dias Ferreira Matos. Published as a dissertation for Master's program in Economics at the University of Porto in 2018

• Original title in Portuguese: Impacto da economia colaborativa no turismo da cidade do Porto. Estudo caso Airbnb

• PDF available: https://repositorio-aberto.up.pt/bitstream/10216/116649/2/297449.pdf

• Abstract (via Google translate):

  • This dissertation focuses on the themes of the collaborative economy and its impact on tourism.

  • In Portugal, tourism has been identified as one of the main drivers of development of the country's economy in recent years.

  • Short-term rentals through services such as Airbnb have also been driving the growth of tourism.

  • The dissertation focuses on the city of Porto, and it concludes the collaborative economy, through Airbnb, has impacted tourism in the city in a significant manner. Airbnb has also become a direct competitor of the hotel industry, influencing the way the hospitality sector sees tourists' needs.

• Keywords: EU, Portugal, Porto, Airbnb, gig-economy, sharing economy, collaborative economy, rental market, short-term rentals, tourism, tourist rentals, hotels, hotel industry, hospitality sector