El Sector Turístico Y El Desarrollo Local, Un Análisis De México
Tourism and local development, an analysis of Mexico

Summary/Abstract: Tourism is considered one of the most important sectors of the economy worldwide with rapid growth, more than one third of world trade in services and generates 277 million jobs globally, 1 of every 11 jobs in the world According to World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC, 2015); Also, this sector has a cross-link with other areas of the economy and has the potential to reduce poverty through local development, creating value chains and integrated approaches to sustainable development of tourism and a wide range of micro that dominate the sector in many countries. However, this is still a utopia. This study analyzes the tourism in Mexico and its impact on local development. The research was conducted under the qualitative methodological perspective. The findings indicate that although Mexico has occupied the first places in tourist arrivals in the world, requires transforming tourism destinations more competitive, it is necessary planning and commitment of the different levels of government, allowing encourage wealth generation, employment and local development.

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