O terceiro setor no turismo: o caso da câmara de turismo do Rio Grande do Sul (Brasil)

Abstract

This work is a qualitative study that attempts to analyze the emergence, development and contributions of the Chamber of Tourism of Rio Grande do Sul to the development of tourism in this State. It also looks into the challenges it faces as a pioneer of third sector organizations in the tourism of Brazil. Taking this study as an initial stage, the objective is to pinpoint the role that third sector organizations may play in the development of the touristic activity in Brazil and identify the challenges they might face when operating in this new environment, traditionally shared by public and private sectors.