Territorial tourism planning in Curitiba Metropolitan Region

Abstract

This article presents an analysis of Territorial Tourism Planning in Curitiba Metropolitan Region (CMR), to evaluate the inclusion of tourism into the public policy of the municipalities of the region through planning instruments and interviews with public managers. The work methodology is characterized by both analytical and empirical approach. It is based on reflections on tourism planning and instruments of territorial ordination. As the operating procedures were applied the techniques of documentary and field research. The results of the documental and the empirical researches pointed out that although there are guidelines for the use of planning tools for local and regional tourism, it is observed that the responsible actors for planning at the metropolitan level are subjected to the political decisions to implement its policies and planning instruments. This study highlights the necessary public policy organization in the territory, aiming to promote tourism in a sustainable manner.