TITLE:
Agrotourism as Economic, Social and Sustainable Development on Farms in Ecuador
AUTHORS:
Lourdes Alexandra Arteaga Verduga
KEYWORDS:
Sustainable Economy, Eco Society, Sustainable Development, Agrotourism, Family Business, Ecuador
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Social Sciences,
Vol.12 No.12,
December
19,
2024
ABSTRACT: The objective of this scientific contribution is to show the impact of agrotourism as an economic, social and sustainable development on farms in Ecuador. To achieve this objective, a deep and critical study of agrotourism in Ecuador is carried out. This research addresses the following points: 1) Critical analysis of the literature and main scientific contributions related to this research topic. 2) Bibliometric analysis of the most cited scientific contributions related to this research topic. 3) Text mining on scientific activities related to this research topic. 4) Agrotourism as economic, social and sustainable development on farms in Ecuador. The main results of this work indicate that agrotourism stimulates the convergence and integration of rural communities in the tourist economy, generating jobs and promoting training in areas such as customer service, accommodation management and the promotion of tourist activities. Inevitably, this action contributes to the strengthening of communities, promoting cultural exchange and improving the quality of life of rural families. Agrotourism in Ecuador not only offers an enriching experience for visitors but is also presented as an effective tool for the comprehensive development of rural communities, improving their economies, strengthening their social fabric and promoting environmental sustainability.