CESD policy report on tourism sector in Azerbaijan / Vugar Bayramov and Leyla Aliyeva, Xalid Mikayilov. Baku, 2011 ; Halle (Saale) : Universitäts- und Landesbibliothek Sachsen-Anhalt, 2011
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Major Problems in Tourism Sector................................................................... 7
The situation of tourism in the regions............................................................. 10
Introduction
Incoming and OutgoingTourists
Major Problems in Tourism Sector
Main problem among above mentioned problems is the hotel costs for tourists. Research shows that in Azerbaijan room prices in the hotels vary between 300-1500 AZN . For VIP rooms it is around between 1000 AZN and 2000 AZN. However in the USA tourist’s cost including travel costs is between 5000 and 6000 AZN. In United Arab Emirates it is $1500, and in Northern Cyprus it is $1000. In Turkey, in one of the famous tourist places, Ankara, this figure is between $600-700. In most hotels excluding several ones
Although there are 2 and 3 star hotels in abroad, in our country mostly 4-5 star hotels are built. There are very limited hostels, and very few 2-3 star hotels. On contrary, in foreign countries a lot of 2-3 star hotels are built. For instance, within recent two years almost 100 2 -3 star hotels have been built. It is the same with Georgia, Turkey and other European countries. In the USA more star hotels mean paying more taxes. That’s why in these countries 2-3 star hotels are preferred.
Foreigners mostly travel Azerbaijan to site-visit rather than to rest
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The situation of tourism in the regions
Conclusion and suggestions
Recommendations