TURISMO EM PROGRESSO: MICRORREGIÃO DO VÃO DO PARANÃ E SUAS POTENCIALIDADES.

Abstract

This research aims to comprehensively analyze the current tourism scenario in the microregion of Vão do Paranã, identifying current trends, assessing research gaps, and providing insights to guide future investigations in this field. It is characterized as descriptive research and adopts a qualitative approach, using bibliographic survey for data collection. The findings revealed numerous tourist attractions in the municipalities of Vão do Paranã, yet the creation of a tourism inventory is underexplored by all of them. Furthermore, the integration into the Brazilian tourism map for public policy promotion is also inefficient. The study demonstrates that the tourism sector influences various segments in the production chain, primarily in food, accommodation, and transportation, driving the economy and generating employment and income. Emphasizing the importance of better promotion of the region's main tourist attractions, the study resulted in the development of a photographic catalog of these attractions. Suggestions for future research include a more in-depth investigation into each municipality in Vão do Paranã, providing detailed and specific data, including information on accessibility, relevant contacts, and the most visited attractions, along with a quantitative analysis of their contribution to the production chain.