TOURISM AND SOCIOECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN CAPE VERDE

Authors

  • Ana Mª Castillo Canalejo Universidad de Córdoba
  • Tomás López-Guzmán Universidad de Córdoba
  • Manuel Osuna Soto Ayuntamiento de Sevilla
  • José María Cerezo López Universidad de Córdoba

Keywords:

Tourism resources, Cape Verde, Nature, Socioeconomic Development, Island of Fogo

Abstract

Tourism is presented as a key driver for development of certain geographic areas based on their natural resources. In Af rica, the enhancement of different resources is leading to an attempt to create a sustainable form of tourism that can also serve to meet the demands of tourists that seek new experiences.

In this paper we present a study, based on the island of Fogo (Cape Verde), on the importance of a form of tourism as an alternative to traditional crowded tourist destinations, which allows greater contact with the local community and new experiences for travelers. We present the results of fieldwork on this island where we analyze and discuss the assessment and perception of the travelers visiting this island on different aspects related to culture and the environment.

The main results of this study highlight the quality of the services offered by companies, the importance of natural resources in the area and the hospitality of the local community, key elements for the development of this kind of tourism.

Author Biographies

  • Ana Mª Castillo Canalejo, Universidad de Córdoba
    PhD Europea en Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales y Profesora del Área de Economía Aplicada
  • Tomás López-Guzmán, Universidad de Córdoba
    PhD en Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales y Profesor del Área de Economía Aplicada
  • Manuel Osuna Soto, Ayuntamiento de Sevilla
    Licenciado en CCEE y EE, MBA y Técnico de Administración General
  • José María Cerezo López, Universidad de Córdoba
    PhD en Derecho y Profesor del Área de Economía Aplicada

Published

24.01.2012

Issue

Section

Papers/Extended Abstracts in Spanish

How to Cite

TOURISM AND SOCIOECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN CAPE VERDE. (2012). Tourism & Management Studies, 863-871. https://www.tmstudies.net/index.php/ectms/article/view/250

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