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Integrating smart surveys with GIS mapping provides an effective methodology for collecting and analyzing multi-sensory territorial data (sensescapes) to enhance tourism planning. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The central aim is to analyze how sensescapes can be integrated into tourism planning through technological methods.

April 23, 2026Miscellanea GeographicaOpen Access

Awakening the senses: sensescapes’ mapping and smart surveys on Saint James Way

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VRVítor RibeiroDireção Geral do Património Cultural PRPaula Remoaldo JRJosé Cadima RibeiroUniversity of Minho

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This analysis explores the impact of GIS mapping and smart surveys on sensory experiences in pilgrimage tourism, suggesting new tourism planning methods.

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The central aim is to analyze how sensescapes can be integrated into tourism planning through technological methods.
Utilized a mixed methods approach combining primary and secondary sources.
Developed a methodology to collect and analyze sensorial characteristics using a smart survey and GIS tools.
Created a heat map to visualize sensory data across the pilgrimage route.
Established a new methodology for collecting sensory data in tourism.
Demonstrated the effective use of GIS for mapping sensory experiences.
Outlined potential enhancements in tourism planning through sensory analysis.

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Ribeiro et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e9ba6b85696592c86ec8ea https://doi.org/10.2478/mgrsd-2025-0043

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This analysis explores the impact of GIS mapping and smart surveys on sensory experiences in pilgrimage tourism, suggesting new tourism planning methods.

Awakening the senses: sensescapes’ mapping and smart surveys on Saint James Way

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Awakening the senses: sensescapes’ mapping and smart surveys on Saint James Way

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