Review of the Characteristics Preferred by Clients in Agritourism Scenarios
Authors
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Juan Sebastián Vélez Arenas
AffiliationEngineering and Architecture Division, Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Santo Tomas University, University Avenue No. 45-202., 150003 Tunja, Colombia
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Carlos Alirio Beltrán Rodríguez
Affiliation
Engineering and Architecture Division, Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Santo Tomas University, University Avenue No. 45-202., 150003 Tunja, Colombia
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Andrés Alejandro Fernández Rosas
Affiliation
Engineering and Architecture Division, Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Santo Tomas University, University Avenue No. 45-202., 150003 Tunja, Colombia
Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences, School of Business Administration, Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia, North Central Avenue 39-115., 150003 Tunja, Colombia
Abstract
Agrotourism is a practice that allows the generation of livelihood alternatives in rural areas, reducing hunger and allowing sustainable economic development. In this review, a classification of the characteristics preferred by clients in agrotourism settings has been generated, based on previous research that weighted these characteristics. Clients have been found to value the following in agrotourism settings: a green and clean landscape, the forests, the possibility of buying agricultural products, trying traditional foods, and participating in agricultural activities. These findings offer guidance to those interested in implementing or improving agritourism services.
