Towards a twin transition in tourism in Latin America

Joaquín Zarrilli, Natalia Porto, Pablo De la Vega and Carolina Inés García

No 4846, Asociación Argentina de Economía Política: Working Papers from Asociación Argentina de Economía Política

Abstract: Economies around the world are simultaneously undergoing two profound changes: the 'green' (sustainability-focused) transition and the 'automation’ (digital-focused) transition. This dual or ‘twin’ transition has significant implications for the tourism industry, which is a crucial source of employment for many countries. This paper explores the potential for transitions to green and digital jobs in the tourism industry. We analyse household survey data for the seven largest economies of Latin America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, and Uruguay) for the period 2011-2024. Our main results show that the tourism sector in Latin America has high potential to reallocate workers from brown to green jobs, thereby reducing the adjustment costs of decarbonization. This capacity is particularly pronounced in Mexico and Ecuador, and is especially strong among younger cohorts, men, and workers with lower levels of formal education.

JEL-codes: E20 Q50 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 25 pages
Date: 2025-12
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