Challenges and Opportunities for Small Businesses in and around Brazilian

de O.C. Fortes, Paulo Jordão and Puppim de Oliveira, José A., "Challenges and Opportunities for Small Businesses in and around Brazilian" in Tourism in Brazil: Environment, Management and Segments ed. Gui Lohmann and Dianne Dredge (New York: Taylor & Francis, 2012), 77-90.

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  • Author de O.C. Fortes, Paulo Jordão
    Puppim de Oliveira, José A.
    Book Editor Gui Lohmann
    Dianne Dredge
    Chapter Title Challenges and Opportunities for Small Businesses in and around Brazilian
    Book Title Tourism in Brazil: Environment, Management and Segments
    Publication Date 2012-06-01
    Place of Publication New York
    Publisher Taylor & Francis
    Start page 77
    End page 90
    Language eng
    Abstract Since the 1990s, tourism has become a major driver of economic activity and community development in Brazil. New policies and approaches, growing expertise and investment in tourism have brought significant transformation in tourism products, destination development and community involvement. In addition Brazil will be hosting two major sport events in the years ahead, i.e. the Soccer World Cup, in 2014, and the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, in 2016. Brazil offers many cultural and natural attractions but, similar to many other developing countries, it still struggles with issues such as infrastructure, accessibility, product development, service quality, market access and workforce training.This book provides an in-depth examination of tourism in Brazil, critically reviewing its development and management. The social, economic, political and environmental contexts of this emerging global power provide an intriguing backdrop. The book considers important development issues such as the changing policy context, community benefit tourism and indigenous tourism. It explores the impacts of tourism on the environment, changing community attitudes towards tourism, transport infrastructure and sustainability issues in events. Particular segments are explored including backpacker tourism, sensual tourism, adventure tourism and ecotourism and the implications for tourism research and education are examined. The book draws from theoretical foundations and practical insights, and gives voice to Brazilian researchers who are actively engaged in researching tourism. Drawing from cutting edge cross-cultural research, this original and timely book will be of interest to students, researchers and academics in the areas of Tourism, Geography and related disciplines.
    UNBIS Thesaurus TOURISM AND RELATED SERVICES
    TOURISM
    TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
    TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE
    TOURISM POLICY
    BUSINESS
    BUSINESS ENTERPRISES
    BRAZIL
    Copyright Holder The Authors
    Copyright Year 2012
    Copyright type All rights reserved
    ISBN 9780415674324
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