A expansão econômica e turística do Conde-PB sob o olhar de uma nova perspectiva de desenvolvimento local

Abstract

Local development is the process in which social changes seek conformity between the conservation of their environment and economic growth, social equity and quality of life. Its practice comes from the use of natural and cultural heritage, with the purpose of encouraging the conservation of the locality in order to promote local development through the lived experiences of its visitors. In this sense, Community-Based Tourism (TBC) through its experiences, has made it possible to generate income and overcome poverty through this activity, in addition to conserving its environmental and cultural resources and the well-being of its local communities. Based on this, this study aimed to gather information about TBC experiences in the Municipality of Conde - PB, and to analyze the context of its practice and adoption of the guiding principles. Through a qualitative approach, based on conceptual analyzes and their applicability in the principles that govern community-based tourism. It was observed that the activities developed in the Tambaba Settlement meet the principles of community tourism as well as its activity can promote the development of the locality. The Tambaba Settlement, Conde-PB, brings together attractions that would justify the discussion about the tourist practice in that space, articulating measures of insertion to the community. By relating community-based tourism and the production of local space, we want to reflect that, despite the adversities faced by communities, their proper use of space for quality of life is possible and satisfactory.