World Heritage Site: Lençóis Maranhenses National Park
Publication Year: 2017
Publication Type: Article
Publication Identifier: WHEF159048103
Summary
A favorable employment landscape is evident in Barreirinhas, Maranhão, Brazil, the gateway to Lençóis Maranhenses National Park—a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its unique natural beauty. This study quantifies and characterizes local tourism-related employment using the Touristic Employment Characterization Index (ICET), analyzing data from 12 hospitality businesses. Results indicate a well-structured, idealized employment framework, suggesting robust economic benefits tied to sustainable tourism practices in this critical destination.
Citation
Saldanha, M. A., Bello, L. A. L., Lopes, M. L. B., & Cruz, S. H. R. (2017). Diagnóstico do emprego turístico gerado na cidade de Barreirinhas (MA). Revista Brasileira de Ecoturismo (RBEcotur), 10(2). https://doi.org/10.34024/rbecotur.2017.v10.6637
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