Tourism in Latin America: Cases of Success

Alexandre Panosso Netto is professor with exclusive dedication of the School of Arts, Sciences and Humanities at the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, where he acts in the masters program of Cultural Studies and in the graduate program of Leisure and Tourism. He has experience in the area of tourism, with emphasis on theory of tourism. His research interest includes education in tourism, theories in tourism, tourism experience, touristic planning and epistemology of tourism. He has published 18 books and contributed many papers to scientific journals and edited books. Luiz Gonzaga Godoi Trigo is full professor at the School of Arts, Sciences and Humanities at the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. He acts in the masters program of Cultural Studies and in the graduate program of Leisure and Tourism. Luiz Trigo was director of tourism of Campinas City Hall (1989-1991), director and advisor of tourism and hospitality of Senac-SP (1995-2004), professor of PUC-Campinas (1988-2007). He is member of EACH/USP Congregation. Luiz Trigo has published 19 books and hundreds of articles and chapters of books in the areas of travel and tourism, education and entertainment. His research interest in tourism is related to culture, education, society, politics, entertainment and the sociology of leisure.