Tourism Education Studies and Practice

59-65

Authors: Boris A. Еrmakov, Shamset D. Sovmen

In this article we analyze the special aspects of the tourist flow structure and dynamics in Sochi for the period of 2010-2014 basing on the official statistics and our own expert assessments. This time span is not fortuitous, for it includes pre-Olympic, Olympic and early post-Olympic periods. It is the most illustrative period for identifying the trend we are interested in. It is a statistically significant fact, that the interest towards Sochi has increased in 2014, which was most probably related to the eagerness of the tourists to become familiar with the Olympic legacy. The 2014 season was the most successful one for Sochi out of all resort areas of Krasnodar region, when the number of tourists grew by 1.9 times compared to the previous period. We also stated our proposals for increasing competitive growth of the Sochi destination in the context of the Olympic factor basing on the principles of the touristic territories’ marketing together with the measures aimed at providing conditions for flashpacking.

73-82

Authors: Elena K. Vorobei

In article taxation mode choice questions by the organizations of the sphere of tourism in Russia are considered. The comparative characteristic of a general system of the taxation and the simplified system of the taxation is given. The main features of activity of tour operator and the travel agent are marked out.

17-22

Authors: Boris A. Ermakov, Yulia M. Garina

The article presents the research results concerning the intentions of tourists to insure the travel risks from their own funds. It is argued that the majority of health tourists are willing to spend for this purpose from 1 to 2 % of tour price. Financial risk insurance against bankruptcy of the travel agencies has not been widespread and needs marketing support from insurers.

30-37

Authors: Tatyana E. Gvarliani, Irina V. Kozhushkina

It has been recognized on research base of sustainable development the need of society in relation the natural and environmental factors with economic and social. The article examines the concept of sustainable development of tourist-recreational subregions and proposes the system of indicators of sustainable development.