Ana Drago

Ana Drago, a researcher at the University of Coimbra with a PhD in Urban Studies, discusses her book on Portugal's tourism industry. She explores the relationship between tourism and national identity, highlighting how it can reinforce social classes and economic disparities. The conversation dives into the tourism, banking, and real estate triangle, detailing its environmental and social impact, including housing pressure and precarious jobs. Drago critiques the short-term focus of tourism policies and advocates for a more balanced economic strategy.