Abstract:
The objective of this paper was to describe the experiences of the Public Center for Solidarity Economy of Itajaí (CEPESI) and its production related to tourism. Qualitative, constitutes in a exploratory and descriptive survey. The results show that members and partners of CEPESI demonstrate their interest in the association of social economy and tourism, still existing challenges to be overcome.
Key words:
Tourism; Solidarity economy; Local development