Tourism in the Kyrgyz Republic Social and Economic Development of the Issyk-Kul Region

This book aims to identify the impact of tourism on social and economic development in the Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan, and to predict the development of the tourism industry and identify any limiting factors for the development of the tourism industry in the Republic as a whole. The impacts of tourism on the region have been poorly understood since the country gained independence in 1991, and so improved methods for identifying and increasing the contribution of the tourism industry to the economic and social development of the region are needed. The book assesses the impact of tourism on the socio-economic situation in the Issyk-Kul region is assessed on the basis of statistical modelling and GIS mapping, provides a comparative analysis of the categories and types of tourism in the regions of the Republic, in particular in the Issyk-Kul region, and identifies factors that have a negative impact on the country’s tourism potential, as well as the shortcomings and prospects for future development. The book's primary audience will be scholars and researchers whose research focuses on the socio-economic impacts of tourism, as well as students and planners. It is expected that it will become a source of information and inspiration for all readers who feel responsible for initiating sustainable development and sustainable use of tourism resources in Kyrgyzstan and other countries. 

Chapter1. General Introduction and Background on Tourism Development.- Chapter2. Physical–Geographical Characteristics of Kyrgyzstan and Data Sources on Tourism.- Chapter3. Theoretical Foundations on Tourism Sphere.- Chapter4. Statistical Analysis of Economic Effect of Tourism in Kyrgyzstan.- Chapter5. Tourism Potential and Zoning: Category and Types of Tourism.- Chapter6. Assessment of Tourism Impact on the Socio-Economic Spheres of the Issyk-Kul Region.- Chapter7. Specially Protected Natural Areas (Spna) as a Resource of Ecological Tourism in Kyrgyzstan.- Chapter8. Ecological Problems of the Issyk-Kul Region.- Chapter9. Conclusions and Recommendation for Tourism Development.