Analysis of the environmental education of exploratory tourism in Capitólio-MG by a tour guide

Abstract

Brazil can be considered a developing country in terms of tourism, in 2016, according to data from the World Travel and Tourism Council, the tourism sector generated more than 7 million jobs. This branch, due to its production chain, is still necessary for manpower, where new technologies cannot replace job positions. The Brazilian tourism sector has gained strength and status as a developer of the regional economy. However, the municipality of Capitólio, in Minas Gerais, had greater recognition for tourist demand in mid-2016. In view of this factor, this study was developed to assess the relationship between the environment and tourism activity in protected areas., presenting an experience report of the consequences arising from an exploratory tourism in the surroundings of Capitólio Municipality. The purpose of the study was to report the environment professional of the experience of driving on trails in the region of seaside resorts and to identify the characteristics of tourist exploration and the concept of ecotourism by the drivers on trails who work there. When well planned, ecotourism can bring benefits to both visitors and local communities, being an important conservation tool that can be worked on more concretely way.