Economic Trends Of Development Of Regional Tourism (In Terms Of Volgograd Region)

Abstract

The article deals with social and economic trends and prospects of development of the tourism industry in Volgograd Region (and also in Russia): domestic and inbound tourism, development of the resort infrastructure, etc. The main problems impeding development of the tourism industry in Russia in general and in Volgograd Region, in particular, are conceptualized in this study. The article includes recommendations relating to amendments that have to be introduced to the strategy for tourism development in Volgograd Region (to improve the condition of the social infrastructure facilities; to continue development of the transport infrastructure; to consider the possibility of obligatory duplication of names of settlements, the main streets, tourist attractions, etc. in English; to adapt the international experience in development of the barrier-free tourism infrastructure, which will facilitate the development of the tourism industry by involving both Russian and foreign citizens with disabilities in tourism practice; to take measures to develop educational and medical tourism; to consider the issue of allocation of subsidies estimated for each attracted tourist to the tourism industry). The results of the conducted study can be used for a deeper examination of development problems of the tourism industry in regions of the country and elimination of barriers in the development of this promising sector of the economy. The authors substantiate the need to create a system of economic, legal and political actions aimed at formation of a positive tourism image of both Volgograd Region and Russia in general.