Análise dos efeitos da actual crise económica no sector produtivo do turismo nas praias da Barra e de Tofo

Abstract

Tourism is a rapidly growing industry and its impact on a country's economy and development has been considerable. The economic crisis in Mozambique affects several socio-economic sectors, including tourism. The economic crisis is felt in several aspects, with emphasis on the drop in tourist flows to the beaches of Barra and Tofo, a fact that directly impacts the life of the local community, in which its main source of income is economic activities ( tourism) developed in these destinations. However, it is in this context that this research is proposed, which aims to analyze the effects of the current economic crisis on the productive sector of tourism in Praia do Tofo and Barra. The theoretical section of this study provides a brief overview of the economic crisis, as well as its impacts on regions affected by the economic crisis. The research is based on literature and secondary data collected from bibliographic and documentary research, in addition to semi-structured interviews were conducted for establishments on Barra and Tofo beaches and public institutions in the city of Inhambane. The study was conducted using the quantitative and qualitative research method. With the completion of the work, it was found that with the economic crisis, there was a reduction in the level of investment, providing a greater reduction in direct labor, which in turn contributed to raising unemployment. The average occupancy rate of rooms, the level of consumption and the volume of production tend to reduce due to the high prices applied in the establishments, a fact that has led to the closing of the establishments, the reduction of the products offered and consequently affecting in a negative way the level of employability, the reduction in the income of establishments and the reduction in the inflow of foreign exchange into the country.(TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)