O reflexo do kitesurf no desenvolvimento do turismo em Barra Grande, no município de Cajueiro da Praia, Piauí

Abstract

This study aims to analize the impact of kitesurfing on the development of tourism in Barra Grande, located in the municipality of Cajueiro da Praia, in northern Piauí. The research is qualitative in nature, using semi-structured interviews with local residents, kitesurfers, businesspeople and representatives of organizations in the region. Data analysis was conducted based on Content Analysis, allowing the identification of thematic categories from the participants' statements. The results indicate that kitesurfing plays a central role in the consolidation of Barra Grande as a tourist destination, promoting job creation, symbolic appreciation of the territory and improvements in local infrastructure. However, challenges related to the qualification of the workforce, preservation of cultural identity and the need for public policies aimed at strengthening the community were also identified. The study indicates that the sport functions not only as a tourist attraction, but also as a vector of social, economic and cultural transformations in the analyzed territory.