Anabela Monteiro, PhD, is a distinguished academic in the fields of Tourism, Leisure, and Culture, holding a doctorate from the University of Coimbra. She holds a degree in Cultural Animation from ESAD.CR/IPLeiria and currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Universidade Europeia (UE), where she also coordinates a postgraduate programme in Hospitality and Event Management at UE Online. She previously served as the course leader for UE's Hotel Management course for a period of four years. In her role as a researcher with CiTUR and Universidade Europeia, Anabela investigates the processes of decision-making and the motivational factors that inform decision-making in the context of tourism. She is a prolific author, having published numerous books on topics such as "Turismo Educativo e Cultural." She has also published extensively in national and international journals. Her editorial expertise encompasses high-impact publications, including Springer Nature's Humanities and Social Sciences Communications. Anabela is actively engaged in academic communities, serving on the Scientific Council of Turismo: Estudos e Práticas and as a reviewer for highly regarded journals. Additionally, she holds council roles at Eudoxia Research University in the USA and India, where she contributes to strategic development and scholarly excellence. In recognition of her contributions, she has received the Research Award Diploma from Universidade Europeia and a Certificate of Appreciation from Eudoxia Research University. Her work exemplifies dedication to advancing knowledge in tourism and hospitality.