ECOLOGICAL AND RELIGIOUS TOURISM-BASED STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
Keywords:
ecological tourism, religious tourism, sustainable tourism, tourism infrastructure, natural resources, regional developmentAbstract
This article analyzes that in the context of modern globalization, the tourism sector has become one of the rapidly developing branches of the economy, and it examines the impact of its religious and ecological directions on the national economy. In particular, these tourism directions have a significant influence on the economic, social, and cultural development of regions. Ecological tourism contributes to the proper use of natural resources and the protection of the environment, while religious tourism plays an important role in preserving historical and cultural heritage sites and involving them in tourism activities. During the research process, strategies for developing sustainable tourism based on ecological and religious tourism, their impact on regional development, ensuring employment, and improving tourism infrastructure were analyzed.
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