Application of Neutrosophy in the Study of the Factors that Influence Ecuadorian Tourism Development

Abstract

Tourism worldwide is one of the most important sectors of the economy, taking into account the sources of employment it generates, as well as the growth of world GDP, which is why it occupies one of the main measures of sustainable development in the countries. Ecuador is one of the countries with the greatest biodiversity on the planet, and it has kept an increase in the arrival of tourists in recent years due to its natural wonders, which include visits to beaches, snow-capped mountains, and even excursions to jungle areas. It is worth mentioning that in all destinations you can appreciate biodiversity in all its splendor. The objective of this scientific paper is to carry out a study of the main factors that influence the development of Ecuador as a tourist destination. Two neutrosophic methods were used for this: (Neutrosophic AHP and DEMATEL) due to their versatility in decision-making and expert criteria processing. The conclusions reached indicate that the factors that need more attention are the prices in the tourist packages and the security of the tourist destination, its correct treatment will guarantee to turn Ecuador into a sustainable tourist destination.

Keywords

• tourism
• ecuador
• neutrosophy
• ahp
• dematel