On the issue of growth and development within the context of tourism

Repík, Ondřej

doi:10.1515/cjot-2014-0007

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“…The tourism industry has emerged as one of the leading service industries in the global economy in recent decades [1]. The gradual development of tourism and the change of its status within society and economy go hand in hand with scientific and research activities in this sphere [2]. Contributing a significant share of the global gross national product and the total employment of many countries, tourism has become the lead economic branch of numerous countries [3].…”

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Employing Ecotourism Opportunities for Sustainability in the Aral Sea Region: Prospects and Challenges

Saidmamatov¹,

Matyakubov²,

Rudenko³

et al. 2020

Sustainability

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The paper examines ecotourism in the Aral Sea region of Uzbekistan, an area with a fragile environment that has faced ecological crises and requires careful sustainable development. It looks at the supply side of ecotourism by examining Uzbekistani tour operators’ awareness of benefits derivable from promoting ecotourism in the region, and the local tourism industry’s motives to engage in this development. As a research methodology, the results of an exploratory survey of travel agents and tour operators highlight the policy-making and management interventions required for the more effective promotion and development of ecotourism in the Aral Sea region. The paper analyzes the challenges and opportunities associated with promoting ecotourism activities in the Aral Sea region in pursuit of sustainable regional development, improved livelihood for the local population, employment opportunity and income source creation, and enriched service exports. Key findings from the study show that stakeholders are aware of ecotourism’s value and are motivated to implement ecotourism in the region, but they have limited experience, competence, and international networks to promote and market ecotourism products and services. Local stakeholders have raised the issue that infrastructure development and access to microfinance are their greatest needs from local authorities in Uzbekistan.

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