Insecurity as An Influential Factor In The Tourism Development of the Historical Center of Quito

Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate insecurity as an influential factor in the tourist development of the Historic Center of Quito, with the aim of identifying management and control strategies that regularize the social problems of this sector. Theoretical Framework: This topic presents the main concepts and theories that support the research. Security in Quito and its Historic Center and tourism development stand out, providing a solid basis to understand the context of the research. Method: The methodology of the study has a descriptive scope and a mixed approach in terms of data analysis, on the one hand, qualitative through bibliographic research and quantitative through virtual surveys applied to tourists from the Historic Center of Quito. Results and Discussion: The results obtained revealed that informal commerce, homeless people, micro traffic, prostitution, neglected and abandoned real estate, poor lighting, among others, are several of the causes that generate perception of insecurity in tourists. Research Implications: The research involved the identification of the main social problems that generate insecurity in the Historic Center of Quito, and where tourism development can be improved through strategies. Originality/Value: Ecuador, and mainly its capital Quito, is going through unprecedented waves of insecurity, which has generated new social problems such as those detailed in the results obtained (informal commerce, homeless people, micro-trafficking, prostitution, abandoned real estate, among others). others) and that directly influence the tourism sector and its development, which is why this study proposes new measures and strategies according to current needs.