As práticas sustentáveis nos meios de hospedagem de cajueiro da praia- Piauí e os atores locais da região

Abstract

Tourism activity directly influences the economic, social and environmental scenario of a region, and may even generate environmental problems that lead businesses in the sector to adopt sustainable practices. Tourism in the municipality of Cajueiro da Praia in Piauí, for example, has been growing significantly, where accommodation has a direct relationship with various local groups. Therefore, this study aims to identify what are the sustainable practices in the means of accommodation in this region and how they have a relationship with local actors. We used a previous bibliographic survey and the application of a semi-structured questionnaire via WhatsApp and Instagram apps in a convenience sample consisting of 13 accommodation facilities, with data processing using a qualitative approach. It was identified that these establishments deal with the lack of treated water and accumulation of solid waste, leading mainly to adopting actions to reduce the consumption of electricity and water, awareness measures, minimizing noise from activities and solid waste management. The scenario has little collective participation, both from the accommodation facilities and from the city hall and other institutions.