A CONCEPTUAL VIEW ON ECOTOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN CRIMEA
Abstract
A potential of Crimea for ecotourism development is discussed and the key stakeholders are defined. The main obstacles for the implementation of the ecotourism concept are analyzed and recommendations are provided based on integration of institutional, infrastructural, marketing, and educational components. Prospective regions for pilot projects on ecotourism development are outlined and priority actions defined.
About the Author
Aleksey Kalynychenko
Department of Sustainable Development of the Territories, Lomonosov Moscow State University Branch in Sevastopol; Geroev Sevastopolya, 7 Sevastopol 99001 Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine
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Kalynychenko A. A CONCEPTUAL VIEW ON ECOTOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN CRIMEA. GEOGRAPHY, ENVIRONMENT, SUSTAINABILITY. 2013;6(1):80-88. https://doi.org/10.24057/2071-9388-2013-6-1-77-82
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