Table 1:
Research framework
| Objectives | O1: To investigate the relationship between the IS and the CE; O2: To indicate the best practises applied by RT on the basis of the IS and the CE; |
| Hypotheses | H1: Can IS and CE be used to promote sustainable development in RT? H2: Can the IS and CE be used for decision making in RT? |
Table 2:
Algarve Rural organisations with CE and AI
| Algarve Council | Number of organisations |
|---|---|
| Albufeira | 3 |
| Alcoutim | 1 |
| Aljezur | 17 |
| Castro Marim | 1 |
| Faro | 2 |
| Lagoa | 1 |
| Lagos | 4 |
| Loulé | 8 |
| Monchique | 0 |
| Olhão | 3 |
| Portimão | 0 |
| Sagres | 0 |
| São Brás de Alportel | 0 |
| Silves | 2 |
| Tavira | 7 |
| Vila do Bispo | 0 |
| VRSA | 2 |
| Total | 51 |
Table 3:
Results Summary
| Variables | Rate/Indicator |
|---|---|
| Response Rate | 85% |
| Usefulness of using AI and IS | 80% |
| The main information services used by rural organisations | websites (15.8%) room and beverage management (10.9%). |
| Cron-Bach alpha (score reliability) | φ = 0.909 (good internal consistency, which means good reliability of the questionnaire) |
| KMO | KMO=0.67 (it needs another statistical test to confirm the use of the IS and the CE) |
| Use of AI I their organisation | 90% |
| Use of the CE as an important instrument for sustainability | 60% |