Mapping Tourism in the Coral Coast Touristic Region of Alagoas: An Analysis of the Lodging Sector – 2010 to 2020
Tourism; Alagoas; Coral Coast Region; Regional development.
This study aims to map the tourism industry in the Coral Coast region of Alagoas, focusing on the lodging sector from 2010 to 2020. To achieve this, a comprehensive literature review was conducted, along with an assessment of actions, policies, and programs by the Federal Government and the State of Alagoas that have influenced the development in tourism-specific areas, with a special emphasis on the lodging sector. Secondary data from the hotel sector, including the number of hotels and guesthouses, housing units, type of establishment, categories, etc., were collected. Additionally, data on the labor market in these municipalities were gathered, such as the number of workers (gender, age, race, etc.), through RAIS/CAGED, Alagoas in Data, National Tourism Observatory, among other sources. It concludes that tourism has significantly advanced in the Coral Coast region, as evidenced by the growth in accommodation facilities built over recent years. However, there needs to be a greater focus on environmental issues and the productive inclusion of the local population.