The Tourism sector in Chile

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Chile tourism implantation strategy south america

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Between 1973 and the early 1990s, Chile underwent a troubled political situation with a dictatorship situation of the government. Logically, the destinations in this situation remain on the sidelines of world tourism. But when the political crisis in Chile had subsided, giving way to democracy and greater security, tourism began to develop.
In this document, we will first see the actual economic situation of Chile and its role in international trade.

Then we will see the tourism sector situation in Chile, its benefits and disadvantages and threats.

As we said, Chile is the most performing economy of South America. The country is considered by foreign investors as a model of economic stability. For more than 30 years, Chile has had a healthy economic policy. This country is the biggest producer and exporter of copper in the world. Its economy is obviously dependent on the price evolution of copper. Nevertheless, Chile diversifies its economy with a lot of free trade agreements all over the world and investments in agribusiness.

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[...] The fresh fruit industry is growing annually by and has tripled its sales in 15 years. o Vitiviniculture: The Chilean wine industry is among the top five global exporters. Fifteen vineyards are Franco-Chilean by their capital or their provision of know-how. In 2009, wine exports reached a record $ 1.139 billion dollars. o Seafood: Chile is the 2nd largest producer and exporter of salmon after Norway. Aquaculture is growing in Chile, where fishing is still 75% of the sector (by volume). [...]

[...] The illegal tourism Each year million of tourists travel abroad. Among them, a number difficult to assess but nonetheless growing will indulge in a very particular kind of vacation: sex tourism, now considered as the third illegal trade in order of importance in the world, just after drugs and arms. Sex tourism is an easier trade between the tourist, often Western and especially Northern Europe, who travels in order to have sex with "native". These relationships can be with prostitutes or locals to obtain a benefit precarious. [...]

[...] A plan have been propose for tourism in Patagonia: “include promoting care for and preservation of the environment and 12 Áurélie WEILL The Chilean Economy and the implantation of foreign companies The tourism sector and the Accor implantation natural resources, the creation and promotion of tourist activities all year long with varied products and the development of public infrastructure to add tourist value to the territory.”2 Tourism fair is an effective way to reconcile economic, social and cultural development, while conserving resources for future generations and the natural environment of different civilizations. Tourism brings a lot of opportunities for Chile but not only . In fact, sometimes the tourism leads to abuses of the culture of profit as well as destruction of value. That's what we'll see during this 3rd party . c. Disadvantages and threats of tourism in Chile 1. An endanger cultural heritage Since the politic stability of Chile, tourism has greatly developed. [...]

[...] A business tourist spends between 2.5 and 5 times more than a leisure tourist. It attracts a wide range of professions in creating employment and contributing to regional planning and local development A new concept: The fair tourism There are many ways to travel, explore new environments, but inevitably we leave traces of our passage. Today, many travelers are sensitive to the environmental impact of their trip. They try to be consistent with the principles they apply in their countries, but also to improve the quality of their stay, to make their journey an authentic and useful experience. [...]

[...] The tourism sector a. Actual situation b. The role of government The private investors Customer profile Benefits of tourism in Chile The economic and political levels The societal level A new concept: The fair tourism c. Disadvantages and threats of tourism in Chile An endanger cultural heritage A topical issue: the environment The illegal tourism 2 Áurélie WEILL The Chilean Economy and the implantation of foreign companies The tourism sector and the Accor implantation INTRODUCTION Between 1973 and the early 1990's, Chile has seen troubled political situation with a dictatorship situation with the Pinochet's government. [...]