Foro Latinoamericano del turismo
Foro Latinoamericano del turismo
What is foroturismo.org?
The Latin American Tourism Forum (ForoTurismo) is a space for reflection, opinion, and academic analysis that brings together teachers, researchers, and professionals from universities in Latin America and the Caribbean interested in the study and development of tourism.
Its purpose is to contribute to a better understanding and analysis of tourism as an economic, social, cultural and sustainable phenomenon, promoting the exchange of knowledge, experiences and perspectives on its evolution, challenges and opportunities for the region.
Objectives
- Disseminate knowledge and experiences about tourism
- Promote critical analysis and academic reflection on the main challenges of the tourism industry
- To promote the exchange of ideas between researchers, teachers and professionals linked to universities in Latin America and the Caribbean
- Reflect the diversity of opinions and analyses regarding the characteristics and alternatives for tourism development
- Contribute to the development of policies, strategies and innovations for tourism activity
Mission
To constitute a Latin American academic platform of reference for the dissemination of knowledge, structural and strategic analysis, and prospective reflection on tourism, favoring cooperation between universities and institutions in the region.
Recipients
ForoTurismo is aimed at researchers, academics, professionals, public and private authorities and managers, entrepreneurs, students, and in general to all people interested in learning more about and understanding tourism from an academic and multidisciplinary perspective.
Editorial line
ForoTurismo publishes original and diverse articles of opinion, reflection and topics that contribute to the analysis of tourism from an academic and multidisciplinary perspective.
The contents seek to combine academic rigor with an accessible technical language, privileging the analysis of structural processes, short, medium and long-term trends, as well as the dissemination of experiences and contributions of ideas for the development of tourism in Latin America and the Caribbean.
General Index
Articles and Authors Index
Catalogue of published academic opinion articles organized by edition and author
Author Profiles
Academic and professional reviews of the authors who have published academic opinion articles in ForoTurismo
News from ForoTurismo
Languages
All published academic opinion articles are in Spanish and English.
Summary
From the fourth edition onwards, all academic opinion articles include a synthesis of the article
New Sections
In this fourth edition, the Analysis section was incorporated, which is a space dedicated to deepening the analysis of a specific topic of importance. In this fourth edition, Overtourism will be analyzed.
Editorial
The Economy of Tourism and Its Statistical Analysis as a Foundation for Understanding and Promoting the Sustainable Development of This Activity
Tourism is a multisectoral and multidisciplinary activity in which many variables interrelate and influence its functioning and development, one of them being the economic dimension. Without a doubt, tourism has consolidated itself as one of the most dynamic and resilient engines of the global economy, with a unique capacity to…
Edition n°1
Daniel Meyer
(Chile (Editor))
Piero Bazzetti
(Perú)
Pilar Constanzo
(República Dominicana)
Edition n°2
Daniel Meyer
(Chile (Editor))
- The Economy of Tourism and its Statistical Analysis as a Foundation for Understanding and Promoting the Sustainable Development of this Activity (Editorial)
- Economic Sustainability and Employment in Tourist Destinations
- The Importance of Indirect Employment in a Tourist Destination
Fabien Bourlon
(Chile)
Pilar Constanzo
(República Dominicana)
Ana Córdoba
(Nicaragua)
Giovanni Diaz
(México)
Edition n°3
Daniel Meyer
(Chile (Editor))
Laura Araujo, Bertha Aldás y Estefania Rodríguez
(Ecuador)
Elsa Beltriti
(Argentina)
Giselle Cedeño
(República Dominicana)
Pilar Constanzo
(República Dominicana)
Edition n°4
Daniel Meyer
(Chile (Editor))
- Mass Tourism and the Challenge of Overtourism (Editorial)
- Key Innovations in Technological Progress and Creative Destruction in the Tourism Industry
- The Crisis of Airports in Latin America and the Caribbean and Its Impact on Tourism
Abraham Mendoza
(México)
- The Development Traps of Latin America and the CaribbeanA reflection on the scenario faced by higher education institutions in tourism
- Is Shared Prosperity Really Possible in Quintana Roo?
Carlos Villena
(Perú)
Edison Molina
(Ecuador)
Iliana Zavala
(México)
Editorial
The Economy of Tourism and Its Statistical Analysis as a Foundation for Understanding and Promoting the Sustainable Development of This Activity
Tourism is a multisectoral and multidisciplinary activity in which many variables interrelate and influence its functioning and development, one of them being the economic dimension. Without a doubt, tourism has consolidated itself as one of the most dynamic and resilient engines of the global economy, with a unique capacity to…
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Edition n°2
Daniel Meyer
(Chile (Editor))
Fabien Bourlon
(Chile)
Pilar Constanzo
(República Dominicana)
Ana Córdoba
(Nicaragua)
Giovanni Diaz
(México)
Edition n°1
Daniel Meyer
(Chile (Editor))
Piero Bazzetti
(Perú)
Pilar Constanzo
(República Dominicana)
Authors
Lastest entries
The Economy of Tourism and Its Statistical Analysis as a Foundation for Understanding and Promoting the Sustainable Development of This Activity
Tourism is a multisectoral and multidisciplinary activity in which many variables interrelate and influence its functioning and development, one of them being the economic dimension. Without a doubt, tourism has consolidated itself as one of the most dynamic and resilient engines of the global economy, with a unique capacity to…
Mass Tourism and the Challenge of Overtourism (Editorial)
For decades, tourism has been recognized as a force for progress, cultural exchange, and economic development. For many countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, it represents a growth engine, an opportunity for international integration, and a path toward productive diversification. However, over the past decade—especially following the post-pandemic recovery—this…
Value Chain Analysis in Latin American Countries Related to Tourism Expenditure
Nicolas Garrido (Chile) Summary This article analyzes the tourism value chain in nine Latin American countries. For years, tourism policy in the region has been measured almost exclusively by figures such as international arrivals, hotel occupancy, and average visitor spending. However, this article reveals a more complex reality: tourism can…
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