Effects of social networks closest to the indigenous entrepreneur on new ecotourism companies' success Southern in Mexico

Translated title of the contribution: Effects of social networks closest to the indigenous entrepreneur on new ecotourism companies' success Southern in Mexico

Virginia Barba-Sánchez, Ericka Molina Ramírez

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Abstract

The present work aims to study the impact derived from the emotional support provided from the closest networks they offer to the entrepreneur, in order to determine if this networks constitute a relevant influential resource during the entrepreneurial process. The context chosen has been Mexico and the results obtained indicate that emotional support is vital for the culmination of this process. Furthermore, the creation of ecotourism companies by indigenous communities allows for compatible economic progression and conservation of the environment in zones which were habited, reducing its social and economical marginalisation level.

Translated title of the contributionEffects of social networks closest to the indigenous entrepreneur on new ecotourism companies' success Southern in Mexico
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)79-99 and 445-448
JournalCuadernos de Turismo
Issue number36
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jul 2015

Keywords

  • Ecotourism
  • Emotional support
  • Social capital
  • Social entrepreneur
  • Social networks
  • Start-up businesses

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