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Tourism in Ukraine – a new industry, but increasingly important
Tourism is one of the most dynamic sectors in Ukraine. On the basis of Population density, the Ukrainian market is over 50% more than Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia combined.
Tourism has become one of the key factors that drive the economy of Ukraine, producing approx. $ 4000000000 in 2001, calculated in accordance with WTO (World Tourism Organization) methods. The State Tourism Administration reported that 5.8 million foreign tourists visited Ukraine in 2001, an increase of 31% compared to 2000. In general, in 2001, the border control services of the state has recorded nearly 11 million arrivals from abroad to Ukraine. However, it is noted that nearly 75 percent of all foreign visitors from Russia and other NIS.
NIS not the tourists who visited Ukraine in most of Hungary, Poland, Germany and the United States. Nearly 54, 000 citizens of the United States have visited Ukraine in 2000. An average foreign visitor spends four days in Ukraine, to leave the country $ 600 trip. The destinations most popular with foreign travelers Kiev (which attracts 30% of all foreign visitors), Crimea (another 30%), including the region Carpathian Lviv and Odessa. Most Western travelers prefer personal visits or travel cruise. Western Ukraine is a traditional destination for U.S. travelers and Canada (Representing over 2 million Ukrainian diaspora in these countries). Crimea, a former Soviet tourism Mecca, has become a popular vacation spot for the lower strata of the German financial intermediary.
The modernization of tourist infrastructure in Ukraine becomes an important priority for governments of Ukraine and Crimea. [Note: the status of Crimea is an autonomous republic within Ukraine with its Constitution and government.] Tourism is recognized for its potential to generate foreign exchange earnings. In 1999, the President of Ukraine, by its decrees created incentives for the development of tourism infrastructure by establishing special economic zones in the regions Ukraine's major resort.
During the years of independence (since 1991) of the tourism infrastructure of Ukraine was the change of state property to private. The private sector is developing rapidly, especially in Kiev, Odessa, Crimea and the region Carpathians. To welcome visitors to tourist facilities in Ukraine are more than 1,300 hotels, motels, campgrounds, visitor centers and about 3,000 facilities recreation. Ukraine considers These recreation centers (clinics, spas, sludge treatment facilities and others) as tourism facilities, rather that medical treatment facilities. During the years of independence (since 1991) of Ukraine's infrastructure, tourism has been the change of state property to private. The private sector is developing rapidly, especially Kiev, Odessa, Crimea and the Carpathian region. To accommodate visitors to tourist facilities in Ukraine are more than 1,300 hotels, motels, campgrounds, shopping tourism, and about 3,000 recreational facilities. Ukraine believes these recreation centers (clinics, spas, sludge treatment facilities and others) as tourism facilities, medical treatment rather than institutions.
The resorts, with locations in Crimea and Odessa, facing a relatively short season and a strong competition from other destinations. This region was the center of leisure tourism in the former Soviet Union, and overgrown with resorts and sanatoriums obsolete previously administered by unions. Crimea offers ideal weather conditions, cures many mineral waters, peat and mud. To extend the season in Crimea local businesses and municipalities have developed attractive investment projects for the construction of winter sports, hiking, marinas, shops and leisure entertainment. In addition, the Crimea has historical sites related to ancient Greece and the Ottomans. archaeological remains of ancient Tyra Greek cities, Olvia, Chersonese, and attracts many visitors Panticapaea International. The tourism industry generates over 50% of Crimea Crimea GDP, which shows the importance of this sector for the Republic.
The Carpathian region is a unique combination of mountains, clean air, spa health, historic sites and ethnic culture. This is where most travelers from the United States, Canada and Western Europe tend to gather. Development of hotels regional centers (Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Chernivtsi Uzhgorod) cities, resort hotels, convention centers, ski equipment, spas, golf, hiking and shopping agreement, offer good investment opportunities. medieval city center of Lviv included in the list Heritage of UNESCO, which makes it particularly relevant to construction companies and design.
During the years of independence (1991) tourism infrastructure in Ukraine has been a change of state and private owner. The private sector is developing rapidly, especially in Kiev, Odessa, Crimea and the Carpathian region. To welcome visitors Ukraine tourist facilities include more than 1,300 hotels, motels, campgrounds, resorts, and about 3,000 recreational facilities. Ukraine believes that the recreation centers (clinics, spas, treatment facilities sludge and others) as tourism facilities, rather than medical treatment facilities.
Skiing is a major attraction Tourism in the Carpathians. terms Snow and reliable long-term popular slopes of the Carpathians. Community of the United States report that skiers slopes in Slavske (oblast Lvivska) and Yaremcha (oblast Ivano-Frankivsk) is comparable with the peak Piks and Killington ski areas in Vermont. Oblast Zakarpatska account with more than three kilometers downhill slopes is desirable for slalom. Other ski areas in the Carpathian Dragobrat, Tissovets, and Vorokhta Yaremcha. More skiers reach the Carpathian mountains from Russia, the Baltic States, Europe East, and the foreign municipality. Crimea, in order to prolong the season, came with an attractive offer to create resorts modern skiing in the mountains of Crimea.
Holiday Farms. Bed and breakfast, stay at home and visits to farms have the potential and could be used for housing development in mountain villages. Farms and cottages have potential because visitors interested in nature tolerate a level minimum of services that are difficult to obtain in Ukraine.
The long ridges of mountains, rural roads, agricultural lands and provide a good opportunity for mountain biking in the Carpathians and Crimea. The market is currently underdeveloped mountain biking equipment and spare parts are difficult find. In addition, local tourism officials are not familiar with this market specializes in the largest development in Europe and America North.
Carpathian flows Class III rapids offer during the spring months. With proper marketing, the course of the Carpathians can become a popular destination for the whitewater of the West. Yachting is becoming increasingly popular with Ukrainians local upper-class local and international community based business. marine installation projects in the Black Sea Crimea are in the pipeline. Marina project in Alushta Alushta, Crimea, is included in the national program Development of tourism as a priority investment project in the field of tourism infrastructure.
Historical and cultural sites are concentrated in Kiev, Lviv, Chernigov, Odessa and the Crimea. Local governments in these cities are developing programs and preservation of history in search of investors and construction companies for their implementation. medieval city center of Lviv was included in the UNESCO Register architectural and historic treasures World. Nearly half of all the architectural remains of Ukraine in Lviv region. There is a national program "city of Lviv Renaissance in which the government of Ukraine will support any effort to rebuild the downtown the 18th century 16th0.
One of the advantages that the country has on its neighbors, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary, is that the traditional lifestyles remain preserved. In the villages of the coat Traditional Park Carpathian national agricultural practices continue to be maintained. Western travelers express a continuing interest in study tours Traditional Oblast Ivano-Frankivsk. wood and fabric crafts rooms are extremely popular among the Ukrainian diaspora.
Golf Clubs Development is apparently not a priority for the Ukrainian government. After 11 years of independence, a country of 50 million people lack a course unique golf. However, recent developments show that it can be opened until near Kiev. A 18-hole golf course is being developed by Kiev-based Golden Gate Golf Club. Given the slow development of business outside of Kiev, the possibilities for the construction of golf facilities more unlikely. However, the addition of a golf course to a small luxury hotel built in the Crimea may be a reasonable expectation.
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