International Residential Tourism in North East Brazil: a Stakeholder Analysis

Abstract

This paper analyses the system of actors involved in the development of
residential tourism on the north east coast of Brazil. The study observes
the socio-political effects of the 2001-2008 real estate boom, focused
on the promotion of second homes in closed residential areas.
Stakeholder Analysis (SA) is used to identify the various actors’ roles
and positions within a particular social space in a tourist setting which is
exposed to transnational and real estate interests. The method reveals
an unequal and confl ict-ridden social reality. The results show that
residential tourism shapes the local socio-political confi guration,
strengthening some actors (urban developers, real estate companies)
whilst positioning others in a situation of dependence (local
communities, cities).