Actividades aquáticas e seu contributo para o desenvolvimento do turismo na Praia do Tofo

Abstract

This research was developed within the scope of the theme, contribution of aquatic activities (diving and surfing), in the development of tourism on Tofo beach, as a final course project. adopted a research methodology, using qualitative methods (interview and observation) to understand the contribution of water activities (diving and surfing) in the development of tourism in Tofo beach; describe the water activities practiced on Tofo beach, highlight the contribution of practice of diving and surfing in the development of tourism on Tofo beach and pointing out the impacts caused for diving and surfing at Tofo beach. Through interviews and observation, the results express that the research objectives were satisfactorily achieved, as 97% of the employees of the tour operators stated that water activities are practiced daily, and on the other hand 03% of their professionals claimed that activities carried out at sea are carried out weekly, through the above, it should be noted that the activities in question help to mitigate the tourist seasonality, as they are practiced daily most of the time, thus the activities water activities seek several benefits for the development of tourism on Tofo beach, contributing to the increase in tourist revenue in diving and surfing centers, among other service-oriented benefits accommodation and catering. (TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)