Tourism in Latin America [electronic resource] : Cases of Success / edited by Alexandre Panosso Netto, Luiz Gonzaga Godoi Trigo.

Latin America: imaginary, reality and tourism -- Latin American economy and tourism -- Brazil - Tourism in Rio de Janeiro from the triad beach-Soccer-carnival to complexity of contemporary tourism experience -- Argentinia - Enotourism in Argentina: the power of wine to promote a region -- Chile - Good practices in private parks: Valdivian Coastal Reservation -- Colombia - Cultural tourism in Villavicencio -- Costa Rica: - Protected wild areas and eco-tourism in Costa Rica -- Cuba - Development of products and system of tourism management in Cuban destinations -- Mexico - Practices of corporate social responsibility in the hospitality of Cancun -- Mexico - Endogenous practices Aculo agritourism , Mexico, based on the valuation of the cultural patrimony of their plantations (haciendas) -- Panama - Building "The Way": creating a successful tourism brand for Panama and its consequences -- Peru- Success in Progress? Tourism as a tool for inclusive development in Peru's Colca Valley -- Dominican Republic-Dominican tourism Clusters: pillars of development.: Tourism clusters in Dominican Republic.

This book presents eleven case studies of success about Latin America tourism. The cases are embedded in a framework describing the economic and cultural foundations of tourism development in the continent. Mexico, Brazil, Chile and Costa Rica are some of the Latin countries which have become examples and models for touristic development, respect for the environment and social inclusion. The book showcases some of the best practices, along with an analysis of how these projects helped improving the environmental and social surroundings and how return on investments has been ensured. Latin America is shown as an excellent example, with the Gross Domestic Product of the continent expanding intensely in the tertiary sector like leisure, hospitality, travel, tourism, entertainment, gastronomy, events and indoor and outdoor recreation. This book is a valuable resource both for professionals in the tourism industry and for researchers in tourism management.