Launch of the book

Literary Tourism—Construction and Exploration of Itineraries, written by Sílvia Quinteiro and Maria Mota Almeida, was recently released. It is a pioneering and indispensable work for anyone interested in the intersection between literature, heritage, and tourism. Published to offer a practical and up-to-date look at the development of tourist experiences based on literature, the book promises to become a reference in the field.

 

The authors, with solid careers linked to research and higher education in the cultural tourism sector, offer a true manual for tourism professionals, municipalities, libraries, museums, teachers, and cultural agents in this book. The work is based on a simple but powerful premise: literary tourism can be a transformative tool for both territories and people.

 

This is a practical and accessible guide, especially designed for tourism professionals and students, cultural and educational entities, and anyone who wants to explore new ways of bringing literary heritage to life.

 

What do a historic library, a literary café, a writer’s house-museum, and a book-loving guide-interpreter have in common? They are all central elements of literary tourism and potential starting points for unique experiences. Rich in real-life examples, suggested itineraries, and implementation strategies, the book teaches how to build, promote, and energize literary itineraries with educational, economic, and cultural impact. It offers creative and practical tools to reinvent territories, engage communities, and create innovative tourism products.

 

Whether to inspire new readings, bring literary characters to lif,e or bring readers and travelers together, this book invites the reader to transform words into places, and places into stories with a soul.