A estruturação do projeto da Trilha de Longo Curso Circuito Pico da Bandeira: um estudo de caso sobre governança turística regional

Abstract

This study examines the proposal for implementing a Long-Distance Trail in the Pico da Bandeira Tourist Circuit, with a focus on the processes of social mobilization and regional tourism governance. The research aims to understand how stakeholders involved in tourism perceive the mobilization required for the project’s implementation. To this end, a qualitative and exploratory approach was adopted, combining document analysis with the application of questionnaires to tourism-related actors in the region. The findings indicate that participants recognize the importance of municipal engagement and coordination among different stakeholders for the successful development of the project. However, challenges were also identified, particularly those related to communication, institutional coordination, and disparities in the stages of development among the municipalities in the region. It is concluded that initiatives such as long-distance trails can contribute to strengthening regional tourism, provided they are supported by participatory planning processes, effective social mobilization, and the consolidation of tourism governance.