Fanny Manner-BaldeonMauricio Carvache‐FrancoWilmer Carvache‐Franco2026-03-242026-03-24202410.20867/thm.30.2.2https://doi.org/10.20867/thm.30.2.2https://andeanlibrary.org/handle/123456789/99906Citaciones: 9Purpose – This study explores residents’ perceptions of community resilience and satisfaction and their influence on sustainable tourism development. Methodology/Design/Approach – This quantitative research was conducted in the Galapagos Islands, an ecotourism destination. Bivariate techniques such as Spearman correlation and stepwise multiple regression were used. Findings – Findings show that residents are generally resilient and satisfied with tourism; they see opportunities for resident development, especially for young people. There is also a high level of trust and excellent communication within the community, thanks to the associations that help to overcome negative social problems. Originality of the research – his study confirms that a high level of community satisfaction with the sustainable development of a destination is directly and positively related to the level of resilience.enResilience (materials science)TourismSustainable developmentBusinessCommunity resilienceEnvironmental planningNatural resource economicsEnvironmental resource managementEnvironmental economicsEconomic geographyEnvironmental scienceEconomicsGeographyPolitical scienceComputer sciencearticle