Ruslan Guliyev is the head of the "Millennium" tourist agency, a member of the SCALA-Baku Association and the Institute of Tourism.
- How are entrepreneurs engaged in the tourism business supported? - The Azerbaijani Tourism Association, the SCALA Association and individual businessmen should suggest some specific measures. Now the country's authorities are planning to support tourism with a system of preferential credits and lower taxes.
- What could be interesting in Azerbaijan for international tourists?
- Azerbaijan is a country with picturesque landscapes, a rich history and culture and exquisite cuisine. We should promote our country and use tourism to show all the advantages of Azerbaijan.
- How many tourists visited Azerbaijan in 2010?
- According to the official date, the country was visited by 1 million 850 thousand people. Mainly these are tourists from Turkey and Iran, but also from Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, and other countries.
- What regions of Azerbaijan are most often visited by tourists?
- Mostly people are interested in eco-tourism. The most popular resorts are in Sheki, Gobustan, Icheri Shekher, Yanardag, and Ateshgyakh.
- Are tourists who visit Azerbaijan, satisfied?
- At first a lot of tourists were confused because the quality of service was rather low, but now the situation has changed. People are interested in our culture, are pleased to see historic monuments and taste exotic dishes.
Interview by Ramin Naziev, Baku, exclusiveely to VK
