Trends in the Development of Ecotourism in the Southern Region of Kyrgyzstan

Abstract

The research aims to reveal one of the promising sectors of the economy, which positively affects the growth and development of the regional economy. As a labor-intensive sector, tourism has significant potential to generate income and create jobs from virtually untapped resources and can contribute to poverty alleviation. The authors use benchmarking methods to determine the actual use of potential resources in the tourism industry. The research objects are tourist destinations in the southern region of Kyrgyzstan. In today’s world, ecotourism is successfully developing and goes along with the environmental education of tourists. The naturalness and beauty of nature have always attracted urban residents who yearn for peace and tranquility. Kyrgyzstan’s rich history and cultural heritage, reflected in its folk traditions and customs, are also of interest to the knowledge of enthusiastic tourists. While improving the infrastructure of tourist destinations and providing comfortable and pleasant conditions for visitors, the active use of these resources will solve many socio-economic issues and improve the standard of living of the population. Based on the analysis of the research objects, it is substantiated that, knowing nature and taking care of the environment, tourists are imbued with a careful attitude towards it. The advantage is that the objectives of the tourism business are to generate profits and the financial well-being of the local population and preserve the country’s natural and historical patrimony. To develop and support this industry, various fairs, exhibitions, and festivals are held in the regions, which are supported by the local population and tour operators. The development of tourism is relevant. In other words, the level of economic growth and the prospect of gaining benefits from the increase in ecotourism entrepreneurs in rural areas will stop internal migration to cities, and, along with youth employment, the population’s standard of living and regional well-being will improve.