Impact of science and technology in the culture of community tourism: the Salasaca case -Ecuador

Abstract

The growing momentum of science and technology, has achieved approaches with places that man has ever imagined and sees it as a technique of vital importance for the tourism sector. In this article the analytical focus of science and technology in the culture of the Community tourism, where they worked with the Salasaca community in an in-depth study is proposed as methodological tactic. The objective, which is pursued in this work, is linked to the impact of science and technology in the culture of Community tourism. As conclusion is raises, the change in the way of promoting a place, not only by it natural but also by it scientific and technology that can contribute to the visitor. From this, a series of qualitative indicators are derived that serve to approach, from the theoretical point of view, the general understanding of science and technology in the culture of community tourism and also are useful for the evaluation of the sustainability of projects and experiences of Tourism in Communities.