Abstract
This study addresses the intersections between tourism, sustainability, and decoloniality in Latin America and the Caribbean, exploring the challenges and opportunities these frameworks offer for equitable development. The paper provides diverse perspectives on how sustainable tourism can foster cultural appreciation, social inclusion, and environmental conservation while decolonial approaches challenge traditional, extractive tourism models. We focus on specific regional case studies, such as indigenous tourism in Ecuador and Peru, ecotourism in Costa Rica, and the re-signification of colonial heritage in cities like Cartagena and Salvador. Through these examples, we aim to demonstrate how tourism can serve as a tool for both cultural resilience and sustainable growth, while also discussing the persistent barriers, such as gentrification and power imbalances. We conclude by engaging in critical dialogue about inclusive governance and the role of tourism in promoting long-term sustainability. This study offers new frameworks for aligning tourism practices with sustainable territorial development, fostering respect for local identities, and achieving ecological balance.
Presenters
Marcos Roberto Pisarski JuniorResearcher, Sustainable Tourism, Itaipu Technology Park Foundation, Paraná, Brazil
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Critical Issues in Tourism and Leisure Studies
KEYWORDS
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, TOURISM, DECOLONIALITY, LATIN AMERICA, CARIBBEAN, COMMUNITY TOURISM, CULTURAL
