Movilización geográfica humana como consecuencia del desarrollo turístico en Acapulco (1950-1980)

Abstract

The increase in migration and tourism are two manifestations of mobility. The relationship of these forms of human mobility occurs in the tourist destination of Acapulco. The present study on the human geographic mobilization as a consequence of the tourist development in Acapulco (1950-1980) is based on two theories, the Theory of Social Capital and the Theory of Human Development. With a qualitative approach, these two theories, along with the analysis of the information obtained from the in-depth interviews applied, explain the phenomenon of tourism and internal labor migration in Acapulco. Also, statistical information of great utility for the analysis of the results is presented in this study. Likewise, the findings and effects generated by the tourist activity in Acapulco's tourist destination that distance it from sustainability are shown. Finally, some recommendations for future lines of research in the study of tourism and migration issues