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Cultural tourism during the covid-19 pandemic in Portugal

The COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic represented a significant break with previous patterns of cultural consumption, effectively halting the growth of “mass cultural tourism” driven by cheap flights and collaborative economy accommodation. Surveys conducted by the ATLAS Cultural Tourism Group in Portugal were used to develop a detailed picture of cultural tourism consumption during the pandemic. In 2020 and early 2021 surveys were conducted at different locations in the country, generating over 500 responses. The research shows that COVID-19 had significant impacts on the profile and activities of cultural tourists in Portugal, with much more domestic tourism at most sites, and fewer visitors staying away from home. Levels of satisfaction and intention to return remained high, as did perceived authenticity. There was a significant drop in touring holidays, with visitors more likely to stay in a single location. Those tourists visiting cultural attractions during the pandemic had a positive experience, despite the challenging conditions. Levels of satisfaction increased compared with previous surveys in Portugal in 2004, but there were also fluctuations in levels of satisfaction during the pandemic period, correlated with levels of COVID-19 infections. Some indications of emerging alternative forms of cultural tourism include an increased proclivity for rural locations and inland areas, away from destinations usually associated with mass (cultural) tourism. The article concludes by considering a number of implications for the development of cultural tourism in Portugal and other destinations in the postpandemic era.

Effecten van selectie ten behoeve van de lerarenopleidingen

Dit rapport betreft een internationale literatuurreview naar studies over voorspellende effecten van selectie voorafgaand aan de lerarenopleiding. Er is literatuur verzameld waarin aan de hand van empirisch bewijsmateriaal wordt besproken in hoeverre bepaalde selectie-instrumenten en –procedures voorspellende waarde hebben ten aanzien van uitkomstmaten die van belang zijn voor het functioneren als leraar. Teneinde de problematiek van de lerarenopleiding in een breder kader te kunnen bespreken, is bovendien via aanvullende literatuurstudie nagegaan wat de voorspellende effecten zijn van selectieprocedures die worden gehanteerd bij enkele andere opleidingen die relevant zijn voor lerarenopleidingen. Hierbij gaat het concreet om medische opleidingen en de politieacademie omdat deze opleiden tot beroepen die, net als dat van leraar, worden gekenmerkt door (mondelinge) interactie met groepen en/of individuen, soms in stressvolle situaties. Selectieve opleidingen op het gebied van kunst of sport zijn buiten beschouwing gelaten. Hoofdconclusies is dat er weinig wetenschappelijke evidentie is ten aanzien van selectiecriteria en selectie-instrumenten voor de lerarenopleidingen. Uit de beschikbare literatuur komt het beeld naar voren dat een mix van criteria en instrumenten de grootste voorspellende waarde heeft. De in dit rapport beschrijven literatuurstudie bouwt voort op een eerder verrichte studie naar de wenselijkheid van de invoering van selectie op basis van geschiktheid voor het beroep van leraar (Snoek et al., 2014). [LINK]. Het rapport is tot stand gekomen in opdracht van NRO en op verzoek van het Ministerie van OCW.

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Research in social work on coping and migration

This article focuses on religious and non religious coping strategies of migrants of the first, second and third generation Muslims of rural Moroccan background in the Netherlands. In this study it was found that in dealing with stressful events and difficult emotions, the younger generations make still use of the religious coping strategies of the first generation but combine them with more active problem-solving behaviour and a less deferring, more collaborative religious coping style towards God.

Charting new roots: exploring musical opportunities within Northern Dutch villages

Amidst evolving landscapes and contemporary pressures affecting both the arts and rural living, policymakers and artists alike are directing more attention to rural and non-urban cultural practices. Participatory art forms, such as music, offer a unique potential to (re)connect people with each other and their surroundings by fostering reflection and reshaping societal perspectives. However, developing or attempting to integrate existing and new practices into rural communities can pose challenges for artists, especially when coming from outside these locales. Moreover, there is a notable absence of clear and sustainable pathways for artists to engage in participatory practices within rural settings, and research on this subject is limited.This report discusses the results of a case study which took place as part of the broader Sound Soils research project – a practice-oriented initiative aimed at exploring opportunities, roles and approaches for professional musicians to contribute to rural life in the northern Netherlands. In this case study, we aimed to understand the unique qualities and cultural lives of villages in the North-Netherlands region. To do so, we conducted immersive visits to three villages and spoke to locals about the existing cultural fabric of their village, as well as the current concerns and wishes of their inhabitants, both in general and in relation to music activities.Alongside providing other valuable insights into village life in our region more generally, our findings help identify potential ways for musicians to develop (new) collaborative music practices in rural communities, with a focus on forms that are in dialogue with existing local interests and community life. In this way, we seek approaches that have a higher potential for sustainability by being embedded into existing community structures and cultural practices. In this report, we explain the purpose, methodologies, and main findings of the three villages case study and discuss how these results may lead to follow-up research-in-practice projects in the villages studied and others like them.

Harmonizing Sustainability

EuroSonic NoorderSlag (ESNS) actively engages with around 130 festivals across Europe as part of the ESNS Exchange program. As a leading partner in this initiative, ESNS aims to transition into a fully sustainable festival in the coming years. It recognizes its role in spearheading the sustainability aspect of the ESNS Exchange and the industry at large. However, the current lack of information regarding the industry's sustainability practices poses a challenge, leaving ESNS uncertain about the necessary steps to improve the market as a whole. The NHL Stenden Professorship Transformational Media, ESNS and the minor Music Management are collaborating on a joint project to address this issue. The project aims to assess the current state of sustainable practices in European Music Festivals and analyse how these festivals communicate their initiatives. Additionally, students in the Music minor program will create and test a prototype to encourage festivals to communicate about their sustainability activities.