Perspectives of a Community Towards the Impacts of Tourism

Correa-Delgado D.J.; Mantilla-Gallardo S.Y.; Vigo-Gálvez M.D.L.M.E.; Cordova-Buiza F. · RISTI - Revista Iberica de Sistemas e Tecnologias de Informacao (2024)

Resumen

The main objective of the research is to analyze the perspectives that the community has on the impacts generated by tourism activity; a quantitative approach was used characterized by a descriptive level, it is classified as basic research and non-experimental design, the sample was 383 participants, data collection was carried out through a structured questionnaire with 24 questions on a Likert scale, a survey was used as a tecnic. The result obtained in the economic field was that 55.6% of the participants indicated that the practice of tourism has generated an increase in job opportunities; socioculturally, 45.7% highlighted greater cultural exchange between the population and tourists; and environmentally, 58% mentioned the implementation of programs aimed at the conservation of cultural resources. It is concluded that the impacts are perceived by the community as a positive factor for the development of tourism and a better quality of life.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos; Universidad Privada del Norte; Universidad Católica Santo Toribio de Mogrovejo