The Kuban authorities plan to enforce the development of the tourism sector due to the upcoming Olympic Games 2014. "We are interested in developing our resorts to attract not only domestic tourists, but also foreign ones. The region has all the facilities for that, and Sochi – the Olympic capital – will be interesting for foreign visitors," head of the Development Department Dmitry Nikiforov told Interfax. He pointed out that 753 million roubles will be invested in the tourism sector and development of infrastructure in the period of 2011-2015. According to Nikiforov, the region offers different types of tourism, including hiking, mountaineering, wine tours and other activities. Most foreign visitors come on business forums. This summer international cruises are also popular.
Kuban authorities plan to attract foreign tourists
The Kuban authorities plan to enforce the development of the tourism sector due to the upcoming Olympic Games 2014. "We are interested in developing our resorts to attract not only domestic tourists, but also foreign ones. The region has all the facilities for that, and Sochi – the Olympic capital – will be interesting for foreign visitors," head of the Development Department Dmitry Nikiforov told Interfax. He pointed out that 753 million roubles will be invested in the tourism sector and development of infrastructure in the period of 2011-2015. According to Nikiforov, the region offers different types of tourism, including hiking, mountaineering, wine tours and other activities. Most foreign visitors come on business forums. This summer international cruises are also popular.
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