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…
THE EMERGENCE OF AIRBNB: EXPANDING THE HOTEL MARKET OR A SUBSTITUTE DISPLACING TRADITIONAL HOSPITALITY?
Sebastián Ansaldo 1. Summary The expansion of Airbnb has transformed urban accommodation, introducing competition for traditional hotels, especially smaller ones. Its collaborative economy model, based on digital platforms, raises the question of whether it complements or replaces conventional hotels. Empirical evidence generally shows adverse impacts on hotel revenues and occupancy…
TOURISM AND THE NOBEL PRIZE IN ECONOMICS
The Nobel Prize in Economics, awarded annually to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of economic sciences, has over the decades recognized numerous economists whose ideas have transformed the way we understand economic systems and consumer behavior. Analyzing human behavior in economic decision-making has been a recurring…
Postmodernity and Tourism: Exploring the Links through “Consuming Life” by Zygmunt Bauman
The postmodern era has triggered significant transformations in how we perceive and experience the world. One of the most notable phenomena in this context is the culture of consumption, where the acquisition of goods and experiences becomes central to life—not out of necessity but as a quest for identity and…
Between globalization and globalism
The world, since the pandemic restricted mobility from the beginning of 2020, has led to the frequent exposure of the terms globalization and globalism, often misunderstood, but impacting all productive sectors of humanity. Tourism was no exception, especially when it is limited to territories that, under the guise of autonomy,…
Economic Sustainability and Employment in Tourist Destinations
It is widely accepted that sustainable tourism is the best way to develop tourism activities and regional and/or local economies by balancing the economic, social, and environmental objectives of sustainable development. However, in many tourist destinations, there has been a significant and necessary focus, effort, and commitment towards environmental, cultural,…