Turismo e impactos socioeconômicos ambientais na praia da Graciosa em Palmas, Tocantins

Abstract

The tourist activity has become an increasingly present reality in Brazilian municipalities, mainly as an opportunity for local development. For this development to occur effectively, it is essential to establish a territorial organization of tourism through adequate planning. This planning contributes to an orderly growth of the activity, maximizing its potentialities and minimizing the negative impacts that may arise. The objective of this study is to analyze the socioeconomic and environmental impacts of the use and occupation of Graciosa Beach in Palmas - TO. During the 2022 season, data collection was conducted through field research to assess the socioeconomic profile of visitors. For this purpose, semi-structured interviews were used, following a predefined script. The research results reveal a predominant perception among the interviewees that the environmental impacts at Graciosa Beach are negative, especially regarding water quality. In the social aspect, there is a negative perception of the tourism impacts, highlighting an increase in social inequality due to the elitization of local commerce.