Perspectivas sobre a concessão de serviços de apoio ao turismo no Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses: um estudo preliminar em tempos de COVID-19

A preliminary study on the potential impacts of tourism service concessions at Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, Brazil, reveals significant concerns among local stakeholders. Key findings include fears of reduced social participation, livelihood restrictions, and increased environmental impacts due to socioeconomic shifts from imminent management changes. While concessions may offer benefits like financial investments and improved tourist services, they also pose risks such as unrestricted visitation and land speculation. The study highlights the need for robust social control mechanisms to guide future public-private partnerships, ensuring alignment with national park objectives. Conducted via qualitative interviews with 13 stakeholders in late 2021, this research underscores the importance of balancing economic development with environmental sustainability and community rights.

Brasileiro, I., Bouças, D., Rodrigues, C. G. d. O., Araújo, E. F. d., & Figueiredo, W. A. S. (2022). Perspectivas sobre a concessão de serviços de apoio ao turismo no Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses: um estudo preliminar em tempos de COVID-19. Turismo, Sustentabilidade E COVID-19. https://doi.org/10.26512/9786599823305.c12