Authors : Alexander A. Litvin and Jana N. Nagovitsina
Abstract: In the last decades, the questions of study of development of regional tourism in the world have become relevant. The special attention of experts in the field of regional tourism is paid to its current state and prospects of development. On the example of one of the subjects of the Russian Federation, the Republic of Tatarstan the main directions of development of regional tourism were discussed. As a subject of study Tatarstan was chosen because the region is of interest both for tourists and researchers of tourism. According to the latest statistics of Tatarstan is among the five most visited regions of Russia. The growth of tourist attractiveness of the republic is conditioned by the favorable geographical position of Tatarstan, a rich and unique historical and cultural heritage, competent policy in the sphere of tourism development on the part of management in the region.
Alexander A. Litvin and Jana N. Nagovitsina, 2015. Regional Tourism: Present Situation and Future Development (The Republic of Tatarstan as an Example). International Business Management, 9: 1539-1542.