scholarly journals DISCOVERING CENTRAL ASIA: THE PROSPECTS FOR TOURISM DEVELOPMENT ALONG THE PATHS OF THE GREAT SILK ROAD

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 15-31
Author(s):  
Валерия Хетагурова ◽  
Valeriya Khetagurova
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Regional Development ◽  
Central Asia ◽  
Transition Period ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Silk Road ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Current State ◽  
Central Asian ◽  
Socio Economic Development

The article considers the prospects of tourism development in five countries of Central Asia: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan. The author analyzes cultural, social and economic aspects of the tourism industry in the region. The main directions of activity of international organi-zations in the framework of tourism promotion programs are given. Central Asia has a huge potential for the tourism development. The study of the current state of tourism in Central Asia is becoming increasingly important. Tourism resources have every chance to become part of the national wealth of the countries of this region. In the group of factors determining socio-economic development of the countries in the region are natural resources, the level of production and investment, social infrastructure, management quality, international competitiveness, etc. The need for the regional development management system is conditioned by regionalization processes inherent to the current economic situation, oriented to ensuring positive national economic dynamics and maximum using the region’s potential. The studying problem of regional development makes it possible to justify, as one of the directions of its solution, the use of cluster technologies oriented to those branches of the economy that can become a vector of regional development. According to experts, the tourism industry is one of the most profitable sectors of the economy of the region. This industry covers numerous sectors of the economy and various links between them. The main tourist routes in the present time, covering many objects of the Great Silk Road, do not offer a more detailed study of the local historical, architectural and archaeological heritage. The lack of infrastructure facilities is the reason for this. This fact forces us to search solutions, which will provide a comfortable environment for both tourists and researchers. At present, the Central Asian countries occupy a very modest place in the world market of tourist services. According to many experts, the demand for sanatorium, tourist and excursion services has decreased due to the transition period, and the existing network of tourist institutions, boarding houses, rest homes needs reconstruction. After the disintegration of the Soviet Union, tourism in the Central Asian republics began to develop independently, without common approaches and concepts. In many respects this is determined by the fact that the new states have chosen their own models of socio-economic development, different from each other. The different level of political freedoms, economic development features determine the current state of the tourism industry in various countries of Central Asia. The perspective of tourism development in this region is quite difficult, but an interesting task, necessary for familiarizing humanity with the most interesting culture of peoples inhabiting Central Asia and developing the economies of countries.

scholarly journals CLUSTER APPROACH IN CULTURAL HERITAGE TOURISM CASE OF THE CENTRAL ASIAN SECTION OF SILK ROAD

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Mukhambetov ◽  
M. Ottenbacher
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Silk Road ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Economic Science ◽  
Cluster Approach ◽  
Model Calculations ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Central Asian ◽  
The Silk Road

Modern social and economic science pays little attention to the development of tourism based on new approaches to its management and organization. As a result, the most important sector of the economy develops in practice on the basis of not always effective traditional models. The research problem of the development of a new approach to the organization of tourism products with cross-border nature is developed in this article. The purpose was to develop a methodological toolkit for the development of cross-border tourism based on the cluster approach. To achieve this goal, the study design was based on the study of tourism features that affect the planning and clustering process. The highlighted stages of clustering in the form of identifying tourism objects, designing clusters, forming cluster structures form the basis of a new socio-economic model of the tourism industry. To design a regional cross-border tourism cluster, a method is substantiated and applied to correlate all indicators of cluster tourism development to the number of cultural and historical objects. The selected 19 indicators of development are combined into 6 groups, which make it possible to comprehensively assess the cluster organization of tourism in the region. The approbation of the indicators was carried out on the example of all five countries of the Central Asian section of the Silk Road. Model calculations of the developed set of analytical cluster indicators made it possible to combine the identified objects in each region into homogeneous clusters. In this case, Ward’smethod was used, and the square of the Euclidean distance was used as the objective function and criterion of similarity and difference. The proposed cluster maps make it possible to activate and increase the competitiveness of the tourism product as a whole and give impetus to socio-economic development in each country of the Central Asian region. Key words: tourism, tourism competitiveness, social and economic development of the region, the Silk Road, tourism cluster, cluster design.

Recommendation for the Use of Regional Tourist Resources by the Example of the Resort City of Sochi, Russia

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 244
Author(s):  
Valentina KATAEVA ◽  
Tatiana FOMICHEVA ◽  
Julia SULYAGINA ◽  
Julia KUVSHINOVA ◽  
Tatiana EVSTRATOVA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Market Participants ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Socio Economic Development

Issues related to the measures aimed to improve the competitiveness of tourist destinations have currently become most urgent. The number of competing tourist destinations in Russia and worldwide is on the rise, leading to tough competition among market participants that feel necessary to improve the efficiency of management in the tourism industry. Tourism development in the regions can be considered as a factor of regional socio-economic development. The research contains recommendations on the management of tourist resources, and measures aimed to enhance the region’s tourist attractiveness by the example of the resort city of Sochi.

Governance-Based Regional Development and E-Government

2010 ◽  
pp. 270-291
Author(s):  
Mehmet Zahid Sobaci ◽  
Bekir Parlak
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Regional Development ◽  
Historical Perspective ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Paradigmatic Shift ◽  
Current State ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
Triangular Relationship

The notion of new regional development is built on the model of governance in Turkey. E-government has some serious potential of contributing to the implementation of this new notion of regional development. In this context, the aim of this chapter is to discuss the current state of the concept of regional development in Turkey and to analyze the contributions of e-government to the notion and applications of new regional development. Within this framework, initially, paradigmatic shift in regional development is analyzed. And then, the role and effect of e-government is explicated within the triangular relationship between development, good governance and e-government in socio-economic development. Subsequently, the notion of regional development in Turkey and its application is introduced from a historical perspective and the very recently adopted notion of new regional development is explained. Finally, the potential contributions of the e-government applications to this new notion of regional development in Turkey are analyzed.

scholarly journals SOCIO-ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF THE CURRENT STATE AND PROSPECTS OF DEVELOPMENT OF THE ZAKARPATTIA REGION

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-41
Author(s):  
Оlga Grytsay ◽  
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I. Hrytsai ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Economic Analysis ◽  
Regional Development ◽  
Economic Activity ◽  
The State ◽  
Priority Areas ◽  
Active Population ◽  
Current State ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
Territorial Organization

Purpose. The study’s purpose is a socio-economic analysis of the Zakarpattia region’s current state of development to determine the factors that affect the current situation and priority areas for improving the territorial organization Zakarpattia region, which will ensure sustainable regional development. Design/methodology/approach. In the article, the authors used the literature review method to identify the state of research on socio-economic development of the regions of Ukraine and to justify the importance of separate consideration of the dynamics of macroeconomic indicators. As a result of the analysis of scientific literature sources on the issue of socio-economic development of the Carpathian region of Ukraine, it was revealed that empirical studies of statistical data are insufficiently presented. Based on the comparative method, system analysis, and synthesis, the leading statistical indicators of the Zakarpattia region are studied: gross regional product (GRP), inflation, the economic activity of the population, unemployment, level of consumer prices, capital investments, foreign economic activity, household expenditures, level of wages and incomes of the people for 2007–2019, the dynamics of which reflects two crisis periods: 2008 and 2014–2015. Economic development dynamics in conditions of political instability and rapid changes in the external environment show positive macroeconomic changes reflected in GDP growth, wage growth, increasing exports, and the excess of exports over imports. Findings. The hypothesis that the focus of achieving the most efficient use of the region’s potential and its balanced development is possible only based on coordination of economic, social, and environmental interests, both at the regional and national levels. In particular, the study of GRP of the Zakarpattia region during 2007–2019 shows a stable growth of the area's nominal GRP. However, the real GRP at the same time, although fluctuating abruptly and in general, remains virtually unchanged. A study of the share of the Zakarpattia region’s economically active population in the structure of the economically active population of Ukraine allows us to conclude that it has changed unevenly and has tended to decrease. The border location of the Zakarpattia region facilitated emigration. In 2020, the share of the economically active population was declining, and unemployment is rising due to the loss of many people of their jobs due to the pandemic, which directly impacts reducing real and nominal GRP. Today’s economic recovery is taking place without significant changes in domestic enterprises’ quantitative structure by industry and is not accompanied by an increase in foreign investment. Practical implications. The results of this research are of interest to scientists and students of educational institutions, employees of research institutions that study the development trends of the regions of Ukraine. Besides, the results can help employees of public authorities of the Zakarpattia region shape the area’s development strategy. Originality/value. This study highlights the strengthening of globalization processes at the present stage of development of our state puts before its regions the main requirement – to maintain and streng then the positive growth of vital socio-economic indicators through the introduction of administrative, legal, tax, financial and other measures in the interests of the population and the state as a whole. The main factors influencing the socio-economic development of the Zakarpattia region are identified. Thus, based on the analysis, we can conclude that the Zakarpattia region’s socio-economic development will depend on the dynamics of production and consumption and improve the results of foreign economic activity. Priority areas for improving the Zakarpattia region’s territorial organization, which will ensure regional development sustainability, have been identified. The unique geopolitical location of Zakarpattia region and its agricultural orientation and tourism are decisive factors in overcoming crises and reviving its socio-economic development.

scholarly journals The revitalisation of thermal areas in the bagnoli district (Naples) as a chance for tourism development in the campania region in the context of selected European experiences

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 119-131
Author(s):  
Monika Noviello ◽  
Karolina Smętkiewicz
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Driving Force ◽  
18Th Century ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Industrial Zone ◽  
Italian Region ◽  
Campania Region ◽  
Development Potential ◽  
Current State ◽  
Socio Economic Development

Abstract The article presents the project of revitalisation of the former industrial zone of the district of Bagnoli in the context of possibilities of development of the thermal tourism in the Italian region of Campania. The authors refer primarily to the thermal facilities which were in use in the period from the second half of the 18th century to the 1970s, and which border directly the area of revitalisation, but weren’t included in the plan. The aims of the article are: (1) the reconstruction and the recommendation of the locations of the forgotten thermal sites formerly in use in the area of the Bagnoli district, (2) the presentation of the current state and development of such buildings, (3) the estimation of the tourism development potential in the region with reference to similar experiences of Poland and Austria, where the thermal infrastructures became the driving force of socio-economic development.

scholarly journals EVENT TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND ITS INFLUENCE ON THE TERRITORY PROMOTION

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iryna Pysareva ◽  
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Olha Radionova ◽  
Maryna Prykhodko ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Event Marketing ◽  
Income Sources ◽  
Local Diversity ◽  
Ability To Act ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
Event Tourism ◽  
Theater Festivals

Today, most European destinations consider the event tourism organization as a tool for socio-economic development. The tourism industry development contributes to the income sources diversification in the territories budget, which in combination with other sources can be a factor in shaping the socio-economic development of a particular territory. The event tourism development should be developed as a soft tourism form that is well adapted to local diversity. The purpose of the article is to study the event tourism development in Ukraine and its impact on the territory promotion. The article uses general scientific methods and content analysis. Despite the significant scientific achievements on this issue, in the Ukrainian tourism discourse, event tourism has not become the object of due attention. This fully applies to the significant reputational event tourism potential, its ability to act as a factor in shaping the tourist attractiveness of the territory. The structure of event tourism development in Ukraine by events types is investigated in the article. It is determined that the largest share is made up of music festivals and competitions. There are also a significant number of gastronomic festivals, national holidays and festivals, film and theater festivals and theatrical shows, which also attract a large number of visitors. According to the territorial distribution results of events by regions of Ukraine, the largest number of events takes place in the largest cities and regions of Ukraine – Kyiv and Kyiv region, Lviv region, Odessa region and Kharkiv region. The paper proposes the concept use of event marketing in tourism, which is due to the fact that in modern conditions it is becoming increasingly difficult to capture the attention of tourists; and as old marketing tools lose their effectiveness over time, destinations are forced to invent new concepts that fully meet the requirements of today's target audience. One of the tools that allows you to retain and attract visitors and investors is event marketing. Event marketing in tourism is the event use to promote a certain area and attract consumers who do not find a tourist destination attractive enough to visit it for no reason.

ESTIMATION OF THE FPV RESIDENTS’ CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE FAR EAST REGION

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. V. Balikaeva
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Regional Development ◽  
Far East ◽  
Actual Performance ◽  
East Region ◽  
The Far East ◽  
Business Support ◽  
Socio Economic Development

This article is all about assessment of the FPV residents' contribution to development of named region. Despite the fact that the FPV is one of mechanisms of public stimulus for the socio-economic development of the Far East, providing a business support package, currently it doesn't have a significant impact on the regional development. The actual performance of residents' activity does not meet the planned results

ROLE OF THE TOURIST SECTOR IN THE STRATEGY OF DIVERSIFICATION OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF STAVROPOL KRAI

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
pp. 16-20
Author(s):  
A. N. KRIVENKO ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Strategic Direction ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
The Future ◽  
Stavropol Krai

Tourism is considered a strategic direction for the economic development of the region. The role it plays in creating the image and reputation of the region also affects the fate of other sectors of the economy. The tourism industry is constantly growing and represents the main source of income now and in the future for many countries and territories with a tourism vocation.

scholarly journals Level of socio-economic development of Silk Road Initiative countries. Taxonomic Approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Krzysztof Kompa
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
Status Quo ◽  
Silk Road ◽  
Chinese Economy ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
Great Progress ◽  
Global Status ◽  
Road Project ◽  
Taxonomic Approach

The Chinese economy, after the reforms in the late 70s and early 80s of the twentieth century, including the opening of the economy to international trade and foreign direct investment, became in the last 40 years the world's largest economy, with undisguised ambitions to change the global status quo in terms of control of strategic flows and supply chains. Reactivation of the historic Silk Road is seen as a vehicle to achieve such a geopolitical ambition. The aim of this paper is to study and compare the socio-economic development of countries belonging to the New Silk Road project. The study covers the period from 2004 to 2018. Evaluation of the countries is provided by constructed socio-economic taxonomic measures, which are used to cluster countries into homogenous classes, with particular emphasis on the position of China in these comparisons, and to distinguish potential directions of the investment. Provided research shows that countries belonging to the New Silk Road are very diverse. We may distinguish regions of better and worse level of socio-economic development which is consistent with the generally accepted knowledge. However, we also obtained some unexpected results. China, which was classified as a country with average level of development (in all but one years) made a great progress in the analyzed period.

scholarly journals Strategic and statistical analysis of regional socio-economic development in the conditions of the digital environment

Upravlenie ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 84-93
Author(s):  
V. Aleshnikova ◽  
T. Burtseva ◽  
H. Shadiev ◽  
A. Gubareva
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Regional Development ◽  
Development Strategies ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
Assessment Model ◽  
Digital Environment ◽  
Strategic Orientations ◽  
Statistical Measures ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
Regional Development Strategies

Тhe creation and development of the digital economy in the regions of Russia is a new factor in their socio-economic development. This should be reflected in near future in the strategies of socio-economic development of regions. In the Russian Federation, at present, for developing and evaluating the implementation of the socio-economic development strategy of the region, a universal methodology has not been developed, and the standard approaches for implementing strategic planning have been adapted from the management of corporate structures.The purpose of the article is to test the methodology of statistical evaluation of the socio-economic development of the region in the digital environment. The methodological basis of the study are: the general statistical method of dynamic standards, index and coefficient analysis, the method of pairwise comparisons. The scientific novelty of the presented results are the author’s methodological developments: the system of indicators of the socio-economic development of the region in the digital environment and the regulatory assessment model. The practical significance of the research results lies in the possibility of applying the author’s assessment methodology for monitoring regional development strategies.The creation of integral statistical measures (models) for monitoring traditional and new factors of the region’s development will provide solutions to their quantitative assessment, allow clarify both the planning and implementation stages of the region’s shortcomings and problems, ensure the implementation of the principle of integrated socioeconomic development of the region, contribute to enhancing the consistency of the objectives of regional development strategies, it will allow diagnostics of the development of the digital economy and develop new strategic orientations at the regional level, which in turn will make it possible to develop organizational mechanisms for involving people in the region in resolving issues of territorial strategic development.

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