Impact of agro tourism on economic development of related sectors in the context of sustainable well-being (case of Georgia)

Abstract

Given paper substantiates the importance of development of agriculture and related sectors (among agro tourism) in economic growth. Problem is examined considering economic, social, cultural and political factors. Positive and negative effects of development of agriculture and related sectors are assessed. Expert survey is used to analyse their current situation and perspectives of economic development. Possibilities of industry development through improving legal regulations are revealed. Paper discusses the ways of improving statistical data generation, placing advertisements in this field. The values of agro tourism destinations are assessed using Lane criteria. Using average indicator of attractiveness of regions for agro tourism development attractive Georgian regions are revealed. The leader municipalities are identified by using the criteria of historical-cultural heritage, untouched (wiled) natural heritage, touristic infrastructure, rural landscape, food products and cuisine. For Georgia recommendations are developed about main directions of agro tourism development in the context of sustainable well-being.