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Balancing Rural Tourism and community participation in Ecuador: Case studies from Olon, Engabao, Peripa and San Jose de Mashpi
| Resumo: | Rural tourism has gained prominence as a sustainable development strategy, promising economic benefits and cultural preservation for rural communities. This study investigates the dynamics of community participation and collaboration in rural tourism projects within four distinct Ecuadorian communities: Olón, Engabao, Peripa, and San Jose de Mashpi. Through qualitative interviews with community members and tourism entrepreneurs, the research reveals diverse perspectives, challenges, and opportunities in these collaborative ventures. This dissertation contributes to the understanding of rural tourism, in the end, it offers a model for successful community development. The findings underscore the importance of cultural sensitivity, community empowerment, and collaborative efforts in achieving sustainable tourism outcomes. The insights gained from the Ecuadorian communities studied can guide other rural areas in creating successful and respectful tourism initiatives. |
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| Autores principais: | Sanchez, Nohelia Fernanda Serrano |
| Assunto: | Community participation Desenvolvimento sustentável -- Sustainable development Cultural sensitivity Empowerment Participação comunitária Turismo rural -- Rural tourism Sensibilidade cultural Empoderamento |
| Ano: | 2024 |
| País: | Portugal |
| Tipo de documento: | dissertação de mestrado |
| Tipo de acesso: | acesso aberto |
| Instituição associada: | ISCTE |
| Idioma: | inglês |
| Origem: | Repositório ISCTE |
| Resumo: | Rural tourism has gained prominence as a sustainable development strategy, promising economic benefits and cultural preservation for rural communities. This study investigates the dynamics of community participation and collaboration in rural tourism projects within four distinct Ecuadorian communities: Olón, Engabao, Peripa, and San Jose de Mashpi. Through qualitative interviews with community members and tourism entrepreneurs, the research reveals diverse perspectives, challenges, and opportunities in these collaborative ventures. This dissertation contributes to the understanding of rural tourism, in the end, it offers a model for successful community development. The findings underscore the importance of cultural sensitivity, community empowerment, and collaborative efforts in achieving sustainable tourism outcomes. The insights gained from the Ecuadorian communities studied can guide other rural areas in creating successful and respectful tourism initiatives. |
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