João Albino Silva is Full Professor at the Faculty of Economics, University of the Algarve (Portugal) and Member of the Research Center for Tourism, Sustainability and Well-Being (2011). Director of the PhD Program in Tourism, University of the Algarve (2007-). Acting as a member of International and National Editorial Boards of scientific journals in tourism, management and economics, he has published over 30 works, including scientific papers, books, and book chapters. jsilva@ualg.pt