DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL AND PROBLEMS OF AGRO-TOURISM IN AZERBAIJAN Cover Image

AZERBAYCAN`DA AGRO-TURİZMİN GELİŞİM POTANSİYELİ ve SORUNLARI
DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL AND PROBLEMS OF AGRO-TOURISM IN AZERBAIJAN

Author(s): Lale Huseynzade
Subject(s): Agriculture, Economic development, Tourism
Published by: Sage Yayınları
Keywords: Azerbaijan; Alternative Economy; Agro-Tourism;

Summary/Abstract: Azerbaijan is a country located at the crossroads between East and West with its capital Baku having modern infrastructure and ancient rich historical sites and with regions encompassing fascinating nature and national parks.. In Azerbaijan nowadays the economy is growing thanks to the returns from oil sector. But to get rid of dependency on oil sector non-oil sectors are in much attention in Azerbaijan economy. For this reason, tourism is of great importance for Azerbaijan economy. The overall objective of this study is to examine the potentials of agro-tourism in Azerbaijan development as a source of supplementary income for the farming community. At the same time, it is aimed to determine opportunities for agro-tourism promotion among the agricultural community in Azerbaijan. To make recommendations to promote agro-tourism in Azerbaijan community. Azerbaijan, will enable the development of agriculture and tourism to have a favorable climate and fertile soil is considered to be a significant advantage.

  • Issue Year: 11/2019
  • Issue No: 42
  • Page Range: 143-147
  • Page Count: 5
  • Language: Turkish