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Espinoza Figueroa, Freddy Edgar

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1988-02-28

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Universidad de Cuenca, Cuenca, Ecuador
Universidad de Cuenca, Facultad de Ciencias de la Hospitalidad, Cuenca, Ecuador
Universidad de Cuenca, Facultad de Ciencias de la Hospitalidad, Cuenca, Ecuador

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La facultad se creó el 8 de enero de 2008, con las carreras de Gastronomía y Servicio de Alimentos y Bebidas; e Ingeniería en Turismo. Para la Facultad de Ciencias de la Hospitalidad una formación técnica adecuada debe combinarse con una formación moderna, basada en valores, a fin de que, permita formar profesionales responsables, con una visión abierta del mundo actual y, sobre todo, emprendedores que no se limiten a trabajar profesionalmente para terceros, sino que promuevan sus propias iniciativas comercialmente exitosas. Actualmente cuenta con las carreras de Gastromomía, Turismo y Hotelería; se preocupa porque sus estudiantes tengan una experiencia formidable, por lo que se han suscrito convenios con universidades extranjeras, lográndose numerosos intercambios estudiantiles. Es importante resaltar que, en la facultad, el contacto con la gente y la comunidad es de suma importancia, pues estamos seguros de que es la única manera de alcanzar un desarrollo sostenible, justo y equitativo.

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    Percepciones de estudiantes y profesores sobre el proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje de la investigación en la educación superior en turismo.
    (2023) Avecillas Torres, Ángeles Imelda; Galarza Cordero, Miguel Ángel; Alvarado Vanegas, Byron Andrés; Espinoza Figueroa, Freddy Edgar; Farfán Pacheco, Lourdes Karina
    El estudio exploró percepciones de docentes y estudiantes en universidades de Cuenca, Ecuador, sobre la investigación en educación turística. Utilizando grupos focales y cafés científicos, destacó la necesidad de una formación investigativa más integral en turismo, enfatizando su rol esencial, promoviendo el pensamiento crítico y considerando brechas curriculares. Asimismo, enfatiza la relevancia de conectar la investigación con demandas territoriales y laborales.
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    Percepciones de los comunes sobre el patrimonio cultural edificado. Caso centro histórico de Cuenca, Ecuador
    (2021) Espinoza Figueroa, Freddy Edgar; Molina Ochoa, Gabriela Estefania; Freire Chaglla, Segundo Amador; Avecillas Torres, Ángeles Imelda
    This paper analyses the (common) citizen's perceptions of the built cultural heritage. The value given by the inhabitant of a territory to its heritage is not static, but changes depending on multiple factors. The exploration of variables around perception is a key task in order to foster the breadth of methods that can be combined for the management of cultural heritage. In 1999, the Historical Center of Cuenca was declared by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site, however, there is excessive concern about the object to the detriment of the subject. The objective of the research is to explore the citizens' perceptions of the built heritage. The focus of the study was mixed, qualitative from a focus group used for the construction of variables and also for the discursive contrast with the quantitative elements. The qualitative part was based on the exploration of hierarchical and grouped categorical variables. The perception of cultural heritage has a high relationship with historical aspects, it is mostly associated with monumental and ancient buildings, and there is ambiguity in belonging. The official discourse on conservation among experts generates more conservation problems than the common citizen. Keywords: Built Cultural Heritage, Common Perception, Historical Center of Cuenca.
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    Cartografía social como herramienta de diagnóstico participativo en la actividad turística
    (2023) Farfán Pacheco, Lourdes Karina; Molina Ochoa, Gabriela Estefania; Avecillas Torres, Ángeles Imelda; Alvarado Vanegas, Byron Andrés; Galarza Cordero, Miguel Ángel; Espinoza Figueroa, Freddy Edgar
    This study proposes the application of social cartography as a participatory diagnostic tool, utilizing a bottom-up approach, to identify issues in the planning of tourism in the Limon-Indanza canton (Morona Santiago province), located in the southeastern Ecuadorian Amazon. The study’s approach was qualitative and was implemented through social cartography and participant observation during a workshop with stakeholders. The results present a diagnostic of the tourism situation as a starting point for developing additional tools and making progress towards comprehensive territorial planning in the field of tourism. Indeed, issues related to the spontaneous development of tourism around the uniqueness of its tourist attractions are threatened by a lack of collaboration among stakeholders and larger threats such as mining. Ultimately, the use of participatory tools is suggested to capture the perceptions, imaginaries, and social constructs of tourism. The use of social cartography is recommended as a participatory diagnostic tool owing to its fostering of participant inclusion, camaraderie, and cost-benefit efficiency.