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Ecuadorian Tourism Industry Competitiveness Analysis
Ecuadorian Tourism Industry Competitiveness Analysis

Author(s): Nory Viña-Palomino
Subject(s): Applied Geography
Published by: UIKTEN - Association for Information Communication Technology Education and Science
Keywords: Destination competitiveness; developing economies; tourism; Ecuador

Summary/Abstract: The tourism industry in developing countries can present differentiated results in their levels of competitiveness. Analyzing the specific cases in this type of economy could open up the possibility of developing more efficient growth processes in the industry. The study proposes to analyze the challenges that restrict the full development of tourism in Ecuador. A literature review related to the competitiveness of destinations is carried out, identifying the potentialities and conditions for the correct development of the sector. It is identified that improvements must be made in current industry regulations, planning and decentralization processes and coordinating related actors.

  • Issue Year: 12/2023
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 668-679
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: English