Estudio de factibilidad para la implementación de una hostería en la parroquia Quimiag, cantón Riobamba, provincia de Chimborazo.

Abstract

The objective of this research is to conduct a feasibility study for implementing a lodge in the Quimiag parish, Riobamba canton. It is done through several studies as the market study towards national and international tourists, the technical studies through the planning of the construction phase of the infrastructure, and the operation phase of the lodge. The maximum capacity of the lodge in the first year of execution is 35 people, who will have food services and enjoy multiple activities in the recreation area. In the case of the lodging, it was established a maximum capacity of 33 people per day. The environmental study was carried out using a matrix of environmental impacts as the Leopold matrix, which allowed the identification of the positive and negative impacts at the level of its activities and environment components, thus implementing an Environmental Impact Mitigation and Control Plan, allowing the appropriate development. The economic study made it possible to show the economic feasibility of the project, obtaining the results, Net Present Value (NPV) = $ 41,790.22, Internal Rate of Return (IRR) = 31.96 %, Benefit-Cost Ratio (B/C) = $ 1.72; this means that for every dollar that has been invested the profit is 0.72 cents, and the Capital Recovery would be realized in 2 years and six months. It was concluded that the lodge would have all the safety measures established in the current regulations, the operating manuals, and the internal regulations of the lodge, making it a viable project. It is recommended to carry out previous studies to determine whether a project is feasible and thus be able to implement it.