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∘ Medea Melashvili ∘ Nunu Kistauri ∘ Ketevan Kveladze ∘
SOME OF ECONOMIC ASPECTSOF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT OF AZERBAIJAN

Summary

The quest for the former post-communist countries to stay in the advanced developed countries raises the issue of seeking alternative ways of rapid economic development. Formed on the basis of the collapse of the Soviet Union, the government of the independent Azerbaijan Republic made the decision to pursue a policy of economic diversification, and in this context the role of the major vector was shifted to tourism, which is one of the largest sectors of the modern economy. Azerbaijan's special natura resources, cultural, national, ethnographic, cultural-historical heritage, favorable geographical position, 9 climatic zones, diversity of flora and fauna, existence of the sea, fine cuisine, centuries-old traditions create great prospects for tourism development. The economic transformation strategy of the country is supported by the laws and programs adopted at different times in the country. According to the Azerbaijan Center for Economic and Social Development, Azerbaijan ranks 39th out of 148 countries in terms of tourism competitiveness.

Currently there are 230 tourism companies and 560 hotels in Azerbaijan. There are four and five star hotels in Baku each year with several thousand tourists from Europe opting for economy class hotels in Baku, so all Azerbaijani hotels are certified to prove their quality (number of stars). One of the pressing issues of the Tourism Association of Azerbaijan is to eliminate the lack of staff and improve their qualifications, despite the fact that there are tourism universities, colleges and professors in the regions. In addition, there is an imbalance in price and service; Less awareness in the regions; Azerbaijan seeks to eliminate these problems through a strategic development plan for tourism, which aims to ensure the continuous development of this field. State-supported major projects are underway, legislation is being improved, infrastructure is being developed, marketing activities are being organized, tourism services are being harmonized with international standards, scientific research is being carried out and measures are being taken to promote domestic tourism.

Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University Paata Gugushvili Institute of Economics International Scientific C O N F E R E N C E S "ECONOMY – XXI CENTURY"

E ISSN 2587 - 4691	∘ Medea Melashvili ∘ Nunu Kistauri ∘ Ketevan Kveladze ∘ SOME OF ECONOMIC ASPECTSOF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT OF AZERBAIJAN Summary The quest for the former post-communist countries to stay in the advanced developed countries raises the issue of seeking alternative ways of rapid economic development. Formed on the basis of the collapse of the Soviet Union, the government of the independent Azerbaijan Republic made the decision to pursue a policy of economic diversification, and in this context the role of the major vector was shifted to tourism, which is one of the largest sectors of the modern economy. Azerbaijan's special natura resources, cultural, national, ethnographic, cultural-historical heritage, favorable geographical position, 9 climatic zones, diversity of flora and fauna, existence of the sea, fine cuisine, centuries-old traditions create great prospects for tourism development. The economic transformation strategy of the country is supported by the laws and programs adopted at different times in the country. According to the Azerbaijan Center for Economic and Social Development, Azerbaijan ranks 39th out of 148 countries in terms of tourism competitiveness. Currently there are 230 tourism companies and 560 hotels in Azerbaijan. There are four and five star hotels in Baku each year with several thousand tourists from Europe opting for economy class hotels in Baku, so all Azerbaijani hotels are certified to prove their quality (number of stars). One of the pressing issues of the Tourism Association of Azerbaijan is to eliminate the lack of staff and improve their qualifications, despite the fact that there are tourism universities, colleges and professors in the regions. In addition, there is an imbalance in price and service; Less awareness in the regions; Azerbaijan seeks to eliminate these problems through a strategic development plan for tourism, which aims to ensure the continuous development of this field. State-supported major projects are underway, legislation is being improved, infrastructure is being developed, marketing activities are being organized, tourism services are being harmonized with international standards, scientific research is being carried out and measures are being taken to promote domestic tourism.