Rural Community Tourism and Its Socio-Economic Impact on a Quechua Community
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https://doi.org/10.51325/ejbti.v2i3.166Keywords:
Rural Community Tourism, Indigenous Communities, Quechua, Social Welfare, Sustainable Tourism, Economic Welfare.Abstract
Rural community tourism (RCT) is an effective tool for improving the social and economic conditions of rural localities, particularly indigenous ones. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between RCT and the social and economic development of the Cuyaqui Wayi community within the Quechua Indigenous Association - Vicos in Peru. The study focused on the 41 members of the association who participated as service providers. Data was collected using an interview guide instrument and an observation guide during fieldwork. The findings indicate a direct and significant relationship between RCT and socioeconomic development. RCT practices were found to be strongly associated with a set of economic value indicators. However, the study also highlights that favorable social conditions have not yet been fully achieved.
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