Tourism in Latin America [recurso electrónico] : Cases of Success

This book presents eleven case studies of success about Latin America tourism. The cases are embedded in a framework describing the economic and cultural foundations of tourism development in the continent. Mexico, Brazil, Chile and Costa Rica are some of the Latin countries which have become examples and models for touristic development, respect for the environment and social inclusion. The book showcases some of the best practices, along with an analysis of how these projects helped improving the environmental and social surroundings and how return on investments has been ensured. Latin America is shown as an excellent example, with the Gross Domestic Product of the continent expanding intensely in the tertiary sector like leisure, hospitality, travel, tourism, entertainment, gastronomy, events and indoor and outdoor recreation. This book is a valuable resource both for professionals in the tourism industry and for researchers in tourism management. Front Matter....Pages i-xii Latin America: Imaginary, Reality and Tourism....Pages 1-16 Latin American Economy and Tourism....Pages 17-47 Tourism in Rio de Janeiro: From the Triad Beach-Soccer-Carnival to Complexity of Contemporary Tourism Experience....Pages 49-69 Enotourism in Argentina: The Power of Wine to Promote a Region....Pages 71-84 Good Practices in Private Parks. Valdivian Coastal Reservation....Pages 85-103 Cultural Tourism in Villavicencio Colombia....Pages 105-125 Protected Wild Areas and Eco-tourism in Costa Rica....Pages 127-141 “Jardines del Rey”: An Integrated a Sustainable Management of a Cuban Touristic Destiny....Pages 143-157 Practices of Corporate Social Responsibility in the Hospitality of Cancun....Pages 159-174 Endogenous Practices Aculco Agritourism, Mexico, Based on the Valuation of the Cultural Patrimony of Their Plantations (Haciendas)....Pages 175-190 Building “The Way”: Creating a Successful Tourism Brand for Panama and Its Consequences....Pages 191-205 Success in Progress? Tourism as a Tool for Inclusive Development in Peru’s Colca Valley....Pages 207-233 Dominican Tourism Clusters: Pillars of Development....Pages 235-246