Research Note: tourism and microcluster in Aysén, Chile

• Wolfgang Scholz ^[1] ; Jürgen H. Breuste ^[2] ; Fabien Bourlon ^[3] ; Jorge Rojas Hernández ^[4] ; Robinson Torres Salinas ^[4]
  1. [1] Technical University of Dortmund

     Technical University of Dortmund

     Kreisfreie Stadt Dortmund, Alemania

     
  2. [2] University of Salzburg

     University of Salzburg

     Salzburg, Austria

     
  3. [3] Universidad Austral de Chile

     Universidad Austral de Chile

     Valdivia, Chile

     
  4. [4] Universidad de Concepción

     Universidad de Concepción

     Comuna de Concepción, Chile

     

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• Localización: Tourism review international, ISSN 1544-2721, Vol. 15, Nº. 4, 2011, págs. 355-361
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • This article analyzes the development of economic clusters and their relationship to tourism. Tourism clusters can be a useful tool to promote tourism in a particular area. However, for their implementation, there are conditions to consider when transferring the cluster concept to tourism. With reference to the case study region of Aysén in Patagonia, Chile, the article analyzes the current situation of tourism development and its weaknesses with special attention to the local actors involved in tourism. The author's team conducted an intensive survey on stakeholders in tourism in the region. This revealed the need for cooperation and tailor-made training of local actors in order to develop tourism in Aysén for the benefit of the local stakeholders.