<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Guayaquil is proposed as a tourist and business destination, aiming to stand out as a digital city, with a suitable airport, a convention centre and high-level accommodation capacity. The city receives many domestic and international tourists, although not always as the main destination of their visit. One of the tourist markets offered by the city is that of business, due to the important economic activity that takes place here, being the venue of congresses and international events. This has allowed the city to gain significant value in the business tourism sector, providing constant and profitable growth. However, the lack of study of the international market, specifically the millennial business sector, is affecting Guayaquil's competitiveness compared to other destinations that have already recognized the differentiated profile of visitors from this age group, and that consequently offer a fusion of business and leisure tourism. This research was carried out during the second semester of 2018, evaluating the market of the new bleisure trend in Guayaquil. The results evidence the limited supply directed to this market segment, the lack of exploitation of business tourism and the continued lack of capacity of the tourism sector to satisfy the bleisure market. The conclusions focus on how tourism competitiveness can be achieved in business cities that also encompass places or activities where visitors can have a relaxing time.</p></abstract>

Guayaquil is proposed as a tourist and business destination, aiming to stand out as a digital city, with a suitable airport, a convention centre and high-level accommodation capacity. The city receives many domestic and international tourists, although not always as the main destination of their visit. One of the tourist markets offered by the city is that of business, due to the important economic activity that takes place here, being the venue of congresses and international events. This has allowed the city to gain significant value in the business tourism sector, providing constant and profitable growth. However, the lack of study of the international market, specifically the millennial business sector, is affecting Guayaquil's competitiveness compared to other destinations that have already recognized the differentiated profile of visitors from this age group, and that consequently offer a fusion of business and leisure tourism. This research was carried out during the second semester of 2018, evaluating the market of the new bleisure trend in Guayaquil. The results evidence the limited supply directed to this market segment, the lack of exploitation of business tourism and the continued lack of capacity of the tourism sector to satisfy the bleisure market. The conclusions focus on how tourism competitiveness can be achieved in business cities that also encompass places or activities where visitors can have a relaxing time.

Competitiveness of Guayaquil towards bleisure tourism

University of Seville, España & University of Guayaquil

Polytechnic of Leiria, School of Tourism and Maritime Technology, CiTUR – Centre for Tourism Research, Development and Innovation

European Journal of Tourism, Hospitality and Recreation

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Guayaquil is proposed as a tourist and business destination, aiming to stand out as a digital city, with a suitable airport, a convention centre and high-level...

Competitiveness of Guayaquil towards bleisure tourism

Article Category: Research Article

Published Online: Nov 26, 2020

Page range: 118 - 133

Received: Apr 18, 2020

Accepted: Jul 10, 2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ejthr-2020-0010

Keywords
Competitiveness, Bleisure, Tourism, Guayaquil, Tourist

© 2020 Alba Caicedo-Barreth et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Competitiveness of Guayaquil towards bleisure tourism

Article Category: Research Article

Published Online: Nov 26, 2020

Page range: 118 - 133

Received: Apr 18, 2020

Accepted: Jul 10, 2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ejthr-2020-0010

KeywordsCompetitiveness, Bleisure, Tourism, Guayaquil, Tourist

© 2020 Alba Caicedo-Barreth et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
Competitiveness, Bleisure, Tourism, Guayaquil, Tourist