The dry border between the North of Portugal and Galicia presents structural, demographic\nand economic problems that must be overcome, but also natural, cultural and touristic\nresources that must be enhanced. From a more critical perspective, tourism must be\ndiscussed as an important strategic sector for the economy of Galicia-North of Portugal\nEuroregion and in particular, the dry bordersâ?? economy, providing benefits, in a sustainable\nway. Border regions have been targeted areas for some EU-level investment interventions in\norder to allocate infrastructure and equipment considered key to boosting the territory,\nattracting investment in order to establish residents. The symbolic capital of this region lies\nprecisely in its natural, architectural landscapes, as well as in several products in the region\nframed globally in endogenous resources. The aim of this research is to identify the potential\nfor strategic cooperation between these two territories, and understand residents'\nperceptions about the impact of tourism, as an important economic activity, in these regions,\nthrough strategic partnerships between stakeholders and DMOâ??s, in the two countries, and\nalso by valuing the border as a tourism destination, and not just as a line separating two\nterritories and two nations.
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