Destination competitiveness and tourism development in Russia: Issues and challenges
Lidia Andrades and
Frederic Dimanche
Tourism Management, 2017, vol. 62, issue C, 360-376
Abstract:
With new border policies and the development of travel infrastructure, international tourism to Russia experienced double-digit growth in the past few years. Yet, few authors have reported on the challenges the country faces towards sustainable tourism development and competitiveness. This study discusses issues that have affected and that will continue to affect tourism in Russia. The tenets of destination competitiveness and sustainable development are used to guide a critical discussion of tourism in Russia. The study results from a three-year project that brought together European and Russian partners. Despite great potential, tourism development in Russia remains hindered by numerous issues such as destination image, infrastructure development, workforce training and education, quality management, and sustainable management. Beyond contributing to the tourism academic literature, this paper also aims at contributing to private and public policy stakeholders who prepare the future of Russia's tourism with Russian universities.
Keywords: Transition economies; Sustainable tourism development; Tourism destination competitiveness; Russia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tourman.2017.05.008
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