Estudio de factibilidad económica y financiera para la implementación y funcionamiento de una Hostería Ecológica, en la Isla San Cristóbal, provincia de Galápagos.

Abstract

The main objective of this research is to carry out an economic and financial feasibility study for the implementation and operation of an Ecological Inn, on San Cristóbal Island. The project’s name is "SCALESIA" and its located in a strategic zone; The theoretical knowledge regarding this subject was obtained during the development of the project. Information has been collected mainly from web sites of public institutions which are related to this business such as the Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Environment and Water, Government Council of Special Regime for the Province of Galapagos, Galapagos National Park Administration, Autonomous Decentralized Municipal Government of San Cristóbal, etc. Furthermore, we found data about the demand and existing supplies in the local area with the market study's research. This helped us have statistics of visitors coming into the island. According to the surveys applied to national and foreign tourists. we have determined, that most people prefer to stay in eco-friendly places where they can connect somehow with nature. This initiative becomes more attractive and profitable. There is a number of hotels around, however, none of them are considered "Hostería Ecológica”. There is no doubt that this is a contributing factor to making the project feasible, as can be seen in the economic and financial study that has been carried out. Finally, risks that you would probably have to tackle in the company in question are analyzed; As well as, the conclusions and recommendations of this investigation are described, which reflect that the execution of the project will bet on the tourist, social, economic and environmental development of the island.