Turismo e sustentabilidade: a promoção do ecoturismo no parque estadual da serra de Ouro Branco- MG

Abstract

The work in question covers the theme of tourism and the environment, with a focus on public policies to promote ecotourism in the municipality of Ouro Branco (MG). Recognizing the importance of internalizing sustainability assumptions in the organization and development of tourist activity, the objective of this research aimed to understand public policies for promoting ecotourism in the Serra de Ouro Branco State Park, in terms of advances and limitations. The park, as it is very popular with tourists and hikers and has a landscape and relief suitable for hiking and rappelling, represents one of the main attractions for the ecotourism segment, therefore requiring actions by the Public Authorities regarding nature conservation, environmental education and promotion of tourism. To achieve these objectives, the methodological procedures involved bibliographic and documentary research, fieldwork and interviews with key interlocutors of the park. The results indicate that there is only an incipient absence of municipal and state bodies regarding the formulation and implementation of public policies to promote ecotourism in Serra de Ouro Branco Park.