Concession in tourism services and partnerships in the Marine National Park of Fernando de Noronha, Brazil

A public-private partnership model for tourism services in Brazil's Marine National Park of Fernando de Noronha demonstrates significant potential for sustainable management. The study, the first to analyze such a concession in an insular protected area, found that it improved infrastructure, tourist services, and local employment while maintaining ecological goals. Researchers conducted interviews and field observations between 2012 and 2013, revealing a robust network of government, businesses, and organizations collaborating through formal agreements and the park's Advisory Council. While environmental impact data was limited due to unavailable reports, the model shows promise for balancing tourism development with biodiversity conservation in UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Estima, D. C., Ventura, M. A. M., Rabinovici, A., & Martins, F. M. C. P. F. (2014). Concession in tourism services and partnerships in the Marine National Park of Fernando de Noronha, Brazil. Revista de Gestão Costeira Integrada, 14(2), 215–232. https://doi.org/10.5894/rgci469