MANAGEMENT OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN

Abstract

Tourism is one of the most important sectors of the development of the economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Over the past decade, the country has significantly improved its tourism infrastructure, creating favorable conditions for the development of external and internal tourism. Rich natural resources, cultural heritage, the development of various types of tourism attract tourists from different countries and create excellent conditions for recreation, travel, educational experience and cultural exchange. The country hosts international festivals, sports events, summits and conferences of global scale. All this emphasizes the priority direction of tourism development as an important sector of the economy. Thanks to the development of tourism, new jobs are created, the economic situation of the population improves, and professional personnel appear in various areas of tourism. The country pays special attention to the principles of sustainability during the planning and implementation of tourism projects. This also applies to large-scale infrastructure projects in the 20% of the territory of Karabakh and adjacent regions liberated from occupation by Armenia.