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Regional tourism seeks transition toward sustainable models
Regional tourism development faces challenges regarding seasonal dependency, which can strain local ecosystems and urban infrastructure. Moving toward a sustainable model requires transforming the sector's productive structure to ensure financial viability and community resilience.
Traditional seasonal patterns create economic distortions for small businesses, leading to cash flow contractions and increased credit risks during low-traffic months. Data from the National Institute of Statistics indicates that seasonal labor contributes to high turnover and reduced service productivity. To achieve sustainability, experts suggest decoupling income from visitor volume by focusing on high-value experiences such as astrotourism, scientific tourism, and rural cultural routes.
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Liz Chirinos Cuadros · Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism · National Institute of Statistics