The Resident Population's Perception of Tourism in The Historic Center of Havana (Cuba)

Purpose. Heritage cities face the challenge of sustainable management activities related to leisure and tourism due vulnerability environment. Every tourist destination has a social carrying capacity from which levels development activity are unacceptable, so presence tourists can become intolerable local population. This research analyzes perception impacts generated by in residents Historic Center Havana, Cuba.Design/methodology/approach. Firstly, theoretical framework is set as base for this research. It been proceeded an exhaustive review on literature about residents’ tourism. The references relationship between tourism, heritage city have considered, made it possible elaborate context Havana. Afterwards, implemented qualitative methodologies commonly used Geography Perception, based administration surveys among city’s inhabitants.Findings. results extracted be decision-making, they reflect associated with insertion socioeconomic panorama actors, support establishment models focused resident population.Originality. focuses population’s view element barely paid attention previous analysis data questionnaires offers valuable information obtained primary sources.