Tourism Education Studies and Practice

3-10

Authors: Elbek S. Khodjaniyazov

The following paper attempts to analyze statistical data regarding tourism industry in Khorezm region, Uzbekistan based on statistical database provided by regional committee of statistics of Khorezm region. The study also attempts to reveal the existing issues in transport provision by investigating the results of Uzbekistan International Visitor Economy Survey conducted by UNWTO in 2014. The main conclusion is that to increase the number of visitors adequate tourism infrastructure should be provided in the region. The findings of the paper provide useful information for destination planners of the region.

20-25

Authors: Gayane Tovmasyan, Rubik Tovmasyan

In recent years tourism develops rapidly in Armenia. The main tourism statistics, tourism competitiveness index are presented and analyzed in the article. The article discusses the main types of tourism that may be developed in Armenia such as religious, historical-cultural, spa-resort, eco- and agri-, sport and adventure, gastronomic, urban, educational, scientific, medical tourism. Although the growth of tourism in recent years, there are still many problems that hinder the promotion of tourism. The tourism statistics, marketing policy, legislation must be improved. Besides, the educational system must meet the requirements of the labor market. Tourist specialists must have all the skills for tourism industry development. Thus, the main problems are revealed and the trends and ways of tourism development are analyzed in the article.