• Abstract

    Adventure Tourism in Três Coroas: An analysis based on the Adventure Tourism Development Index Criteria

    Published date: 20/12/2017
    Adventure tourism, as an alternative form of tourism, should follow the principles of sustainability. This study was conducted in Três Coroas, an adventure tourism destination characterized mainly by whitewater rafting. The aim of this work was to evaluate the sustainability of adventure tourism activities in Três Coroas using the Adventure Tourism Development Index (ATDI) criteria. A descriptive approach was used, with qualitative and quantitative aspects. Survey data were collected through interviews, participant observation, and a literature search. These data were used to evaluate and classify adventure tourism in the municipality according to the ATDI criteria. The relationship between the public authority and entrepreneurs was evaluated as positive in that they consider tourism as a strategic factor for the city’s development, and the quality of services and infrastructure. Negative aspects identified were a lack of control in relation to carrying capacity of the environment, problems of pollution of the Paranha River, and a lack of basic services for the population. The implementation of innovative activities, and the attraction of smaller niches, could add value to the tourism product without having to increase the demand and infrastructure.

Turismo: Visão e Ação

Turismo: Visão e Ação, linked to the Graduate Program in Tourism and Hospitality - Master's and Ph.D., is a scientific journal published in a continuous flow system, with an interdisciplinary and international scope. According to Qualis/CAPES criteria (2017-2020), it is classified as 'A3' in the fields of Administration, Accounting Sciences, and Tourism. Registered with ISSN number 1983-7151, Tourismo: Visão e Ação began its activities in 1998 with printed publications in English and Portuguese. In 2008, it transitioned to an online publication, expanding its reach to a broader audience. It maintains a policy of being an open-access journal without submission or access fees. The abbreviated title for the journal is Tur., Visão e Ação, commonly used in bibliographies, footnotes, references, and bibliographic captions.

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