Project approach to the development of mountain tourism in the North Caucasus

Abstract

Introduction. Mountainous territories in Russia are an important element of the development potential, especially this direction is relevant in the field of tourist and recreational services. Many subjects of the Russian Federation have a certain area that falls on mountainous areas. Domestic and international practice has convincingly shown that they can contribute to the growth of socio-economic indicators of the region due to successful integration into the economic system. At the same time, there are a number of objective restrictions on the development of active types of tourism associated with increased risks of some of them, such as the North Caucasus. The article discusses the main types of active recreation in the highlands, problems and prospects of the tourism industry development in the North Caucasus Federal District. The conclusion is made about the sustainable development of this type of tourism in the North Caucasus. The purpose of the study is to analyze the problems and conditions of effective development of the mountainous territories of the North Caucasus. Materials and methods. The information base of the research was the scientific and methodological developments of domestic authors on the problem under study, national and regional concepts, strategies and programs for the development of tourism in the Russian Federation until 2035. The research methodology is the scientific analysis and systematization of the data obtained. In the course of the research, general scientific methods and approaches were applied: abstraction, analysis and synthesis, logical method; systematic approach. Results and discussion. According to most experts, the effective and sustainable development of the tourism industry in the mountainous territories of the North Caucasus Federal District requires, first of all, the formation of appropriate legal acts concerning mountainous territories at the federal level. Effective development measures should be developed for the mountainous territories of the North Caucasus to attract tourists and form a positive image of the region as a ski resort. Conclusion. The measures taken contribute to the flow of large investments into the region, which, in turn, will help the development of a highly developed tourist and recreational complex in the North Caucasus.