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Competitividad en el sector turístico: una revisión de la literatura

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  • Jaime Armando Alcocer Lizcano

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Resumen El sector turístico se ha convertido en los últimos tiempos en el centro de la actividad económica de muchas regiones y países del mundo, por lo que ha estado sometido a profundas transformaciones, como resultado de los avances tecnológicos y los cambios en los gustos y preferencias de los consumidores. Las explicaciones sobre los factores que determinan la competitividad de los destinos turísticos se han multiplicado en la literatura académica, como antesala a la necesidad de formular estrategias que apunten al crecimiento y la sostenibilidad de este importante sector de la economía. El objetivo de este artículo es revisar las líneas de debate presentes en esa literatura, con el fin de destacar los factores que pueden servir como referente al momento de plantear estrategias que apunten a generar una mayor ventaja competitiva para el sector. ***** Abstract The tourism sector has recently become the center of the economic activity in many regions and countries of the world, for which it has been subject to profound changes as a result of technological advances and changes the consumers tastes and preferences. The explanations of the factors that determine the competitiveness of tourist destinations have multiplied in the academic literature, as a prelude of the need to develop strategies aimed at the growth and sustainability of this important sector of the economy. The aim of this article is to review the present debate lines in this literature, in order to highlight the factors that can serve as a benchmark when framing strategies aimed at generating a competitive advantage for the sector

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  • Jaime Armando Alcocer Lizcano, 2013. "Competitividad en el sector turístico: una revisión de la literatura," Revista Lebret, Universidad Santo Tomás - Bucaramanga, vol. 5, pages 271-291, December.
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    Turismo; Ventaja Comparativa; Ventaja Competitiva; Competitividad.;
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