Estudio de factibilidad para la utilización de espacios religiosos con fines de alojamiento: caso Convento Todos Santos de Cuenca

Abstract

The present graduation work arises from the need to continue the remodeling process of the Todos Santos Complex, which began in the year 2008 and is currently unfinished; this religious space features large heritage, cultural and religious areas that are not being fully exploited and occupied. Under this context, it was found that the areas of the old convent can be used for accommodation; for which a documentary research was made, through the use of primary sources that allowed to learn about the different Stages, adaptations, and the different proposals for lodging in religious buildings in other countries. In addition, using the technique of field observation, analyzed in situ the spaces of the old Todos Santos Convent. to establish the distribution and operation of the new areas designed to provide lodging. Moreover, as an instrument of data collection a survey of a representative sample of tourists was applied, domestic and foreign, who arrived in the city of Cuenca in the first quarter of the year 2019, in order to determine the project feasibility; it was also analyzed the possible niche market to which this new proposal for accommodation is addressed. Finally, upon the research, a design proposal was made, which, thoroughly will be able to meet the average tourist needs and interests.