A sustentabilidade como dimensão transversal na competitividade turística
Uma revisão crítica da evolução do TTDI
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https://doi.org/10.24215/27186717e063Palavras-chave:
competitividade turística, sustentabilidade, Índice de Desenvolvimento do Turismo e Viagens, Fórum Econômico MundialResumo
O novo Índice de Desenvolvimento do Turismo e Viagens (TTDI) do Fórum Econômico Mundial, uma atualização do anterior Índice de Competitividade em Turismo (TTCI), representa um primeiro passo e sugere uma maior preocupação em abordar a contribuição do turismo para o desenvolvimento sustentável dos países. Este estudo revisa as principais mudanças introduzidas na evolução do índice, que adota uma abordagem metodológica diferente ao incorporar mais dimensões, pilares e variáveis. Busca-se responder a críticas anteriores e fornecer uma medida atualizada do desenvolvimento e da competitividade dos destinos. A inclusão da sustentabilidade como nova dimensão reflete essa preocupação. Apesar dos esforços para integrar e oferecer uma abordagem mais ampla da competitividade com foco no desenvolvimento, adotar uma perspectiva verdadeiramente holística da sustentabilidade continua sendo um desafio essencial e não resolvido.
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