Key Innovations in Technological Progress and Creative Destruction in the Tourism Industry
Daniel Meyer (Chile) I. SummaryThe history of tourism from the 19th century to 2025 can be understood as a succession of innovations that transformed mobility, accommodation, management, and the traveler’s experience. Railways, steamships, automobiles, aviation, and IT systems have redefined entire stages of development. The internet, smartphones, and collaborative platforms…
THE ROLE OF TOUR GUIDES: MEXICAN HANDICRAFTS – THE ESSENCE OF CULTURAL TOURISM
I. SUMMARY Mexican handicrafts are a living expression of the country’s cultural identity. They combine traditional techniques, ancestral knowledge, and local creativity, reflecting the diversity of regions and communities. Each piece is unique, carrying its own symbolism, history, and values. Beyond their artistic and cultural worth, handicrafts have a direct…
Community-Based Tourism in Mexico: An Opportunity for Tourism Development Driven by the State
Víctor Josaphat Carrasco Romero (Mexico)Pilar Guadalupe Larios VelázquezMaría de los Dolores Zamora Fernández I. Summary Mexico is promoting community-based tourism as a sustainable model that strengthens cultural identities, protects natural resources, and fosters local development. Through cooperatives and community-led projects, authentic experiences are generated with direct benefits for local populations.…
Balandra Beach: A Government Success or a Triumph of Organized Local Communities?
Iliana Carolina Zavala Ramírez (Mexico) I. Summary Balandra Beach, in Baja California Sur, is a successful example of environmental conservation resulting from the synergy between public policy and citizen commitment. Declared a Natural Protected Area in 2012, it operates under regulations that limit tourist capacity. However, its true protection has…
Is Shared Prosperity Really Possible in Quintana Roo?
Tourism, Inequality, and Opportunities for a Sustainable Hospitality Model Abraham Mendoza Martínez (Mexico) Abstract This article reflects on the feasibility of achieving shared prosperity in the tourism context of Quintana Roo, an emblematic region known for its economic dynamism and the inequalities derived from its tourism model. Based on a…
Regenerative Tourism
Norma Angélica Santiesteban López, Juan José Gómez Díaz I. SummaryRegenerative tourism promotes a harmonious relationship between tourists, local communities, and the environment, aiming for sustainable and equitable development. In contrast to the environmental impact of conventional tourism, it proposes a model based on environmental awareness, participatory governance, and social justice.…
Continuous Training: The Essential Passport to Compete in 21st-Century Tourism
Mònica Muñoz (Spain) 1. Summary The rapid technological transformation of tourism demands ongoing training to remain professionally competitive. A university degree alone is no longer sufficient: companies require digital skills, critical thinking, and adaptability. Major hotel chains like Marriott and Meliá invest in continuous learning to update staff competencies. The…