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Azerbaijan to create legal framework for Tourism Village concept
THE NEWS: Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev approved a State Program for Tourism Development 2026–2030 that will create a regulatory framework for the Tourism Village concept.
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What time period does Azerbaijan’s new State Program for Tourism Development cover?
The State Program for Tourism Development, approved by President Ilham Aliyev, covers the period 2026–2030. It provides a five‑year framework to establish a regulatory mechanism for sustainable tourism, including climate action, and to implement the Tourism Village concept across villages with tourism potential in Azerbaijan.
Which Azerbaijani city is targeted for tourism development under the new program?
The program includes developing tourism in the city of Naftalan, a spa town known for its therapeutic mineral waters, as part of Azerbaijan’s broader effort to diversify its tourism offerings. Under the 2026–2030 State Program, Naftalan is earmarked for new tourism infrastructure and services.
What is the Tourism Village concept that the program will regulate?
The Tourism Village concept, which the program will regulate, aims to develop villages with tourism potential by providing infrastructure, services, and sustainable practices, integrating climate action and local cultural assets into a cohesive tourism offering. The regulatory framework will set standards and support mechanisms for these villages.
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