El glamping como alternativa de alojamiento comunitario, en el sendero ecológico Ébano Sebastián cantón Montecristi.

Abstract

The Ébano Sebastián Ecological Trail canton Montecristi has several characteristics that enhance it as an attraction for the local community and visitors. The aforementioned makes this place a strategic site for the implementation of accommodation alternatives, however, it is necessary to study other aspects in depth. In view of that, this research focused on carrying out a study to analyze the characteristics of the Ébano Sebastián Ecological Trail, belonging to the Montecristi canton, to insert Glamping as an alternative for community accommodation in this town. Regarding the methodological, the research is descriptive since it is aimed at studying the characteristics of the place. As for the methods, the inductive-deductive method is used to analyze general aspects and then synthesize into specific ideas. Techniques are also used: the survey applied to the local population and the interview with local actors. A total of 210 responses are collected, among the results it is observed that 94% of those consulted agree with the implementation of the Glamping modality in the Ébano Sebastián Ecological Trail. Likewise, they consider that this proposal can promote the growth of tourist activities in the Montecristi canton, generating greater benefits for both service providers and community inhabitants. At the end, a Glamping proposal is prepared with three modalities: tree house, safari tent and ecological pod. Each store has its characteristics in terms of design and decoration, they can also be adapted to the customer's preference.