An Industry With Great Potential

“Tourism is important because it can create sustainable local economies. I’d much rather have 1,000 tourists going up the Tambopata than 1,000 gold miners,” —Frans Lanting.

There is no denying the importance of tourism as one of the most profitable industries for any country. The fact is that countries which do not have mineral or agricultural wealth necessary for the provision of revenue, thrive on an economy that runs on people visiting and enjoying whatever natural resources they may have to offer. Consequently, associated sectors such as hospitality, transportation, travel agencies, health spas, etc. get the opportunity to compete and flourish.

For the curious ones, tourism is a means to discover new places, meet new people…