• Abstract

    Exploring the critical success factors affecting visitation in State Protected Areas in Minas Gerais

    Published date: 08/01/2024

    This study aimed to evaluate the influence of biophysical, social and management variables on tourist visitation in protected areas in the state of Minas Gerais, Brasil, between 2015 and 2019, looking for possible correlations between those that most influenced the number of visitors. The results showed that reputation was the only variable that showed a significant relationship, indicating the importance of this intangible attribute in the choice of ecotourism destinations by tourists. Based on this finding, we suggest that protected areas adopt strategies to strengthen their reputation based on more efficient
    communication and understanding of the tourist market. This approach can increase the attractiveness of protected areas for ecotourists and contribute to the sustainable development of the region. In this way, the research contributes to a better understanding of the factors that influence tourist visitation in protected areas in the state of Minas Gerais, providing valuable subsidies for the management of ecotourism in these areas.

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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