Revista Universidad y Sociedad
ISSN 2218-3620
HUERTAS LOPEZ, Tannia Elizabeth et al. Approaches and modalities of tourism. A conceptual approach. []. , 12, 2, pp. 70-81. 02--2020. ISSN 2218-3620.
This paper is to specify different fundamental types of existing tourism, as well as its relevance to Ecuador. The method of content analysis and analytical-synthetic was used to clarify the points of view of various authors on the subject. From the perspectives of sustainable, responsible and ethical tourism, the essential features of rural tourism, ecotourism, agrotourism, cultural tourism, gastronomic tourism, religious tourism are specified, which are part of the broad spectrum of ways to develop this relevant activity today.
: Tourism; Tourism Approaches; Types of tourism.