Tourism has become the axis of economic and social activity in several countries in the world, acting as an instrument for comprehensive and inclusive development, job creation and improvement in the quality of life of the population through entrepreneurship, infrastructure and foreign exchange income.

In recent years, tourism has become one of the fastest growing economic sectors on a national scale, contributing with 10.2% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Through direct or indirect and induced effects, it contributes 1 out of every 10 jobs and generates 1.5 billion dollars in exports, representing 6% of global exports.

That is why the Development Bank of Ecuador B.P. (BDE), in coordination with the Ministry of Tourism, makes available to its clients a financing line for the execution of projects related to tourism.

1) Pre-investment

Definitive studies for the construction of tourist facilities or equipment near a tourist attraction.

2) Investment

Tourist road circuits:

a) Improvement of main, secondary and pedestrian roads.

b) Connection to existing basic services.

c) Sanitary facilities.

Urban commercial exchange equipment to provide tourist services:

a) Rehabilitation of existing markets of artisanal, cultural and gastronomic goods.

b) Enablement of small squares or pedestrian paths as commercialization areas.

Signage.

Accessibility of the infrastructure so that the elderly, parents with young children, and people with some type of permanent or temporary disability can access them.