Tourism in Russia: A Focus on People, Sustainable Development, and Investment Attractiveness

Tourism is a priority sector of the economy and a leading job creator. Tourism contributes to the growth of entrepreneurial and investment activity, the development of services and hospitality infrastructure, the improvement of quality of life indicators, and the expansion of international cooperation, and plays a huge role in building partnerships and mutual understanding between countries. A notable feature of the industry is its relative stability during economic recessions and geopolitical instability and quick post-recession recovery. Russia's tourism sector retains significant growth potential, and there are a wide range of opportunists for strengthening its role as a driver of economic growth in the regions and the country as a whole. The sustainable development of tourism in Russia is closely linked to service quality and requires that we take an integrated approach to workforce planning and ensure that an effective system of training is in place at all levels in line with strategic guidelines. We also need to focus on long-term planning and increasing investment attractiveness, and the tweaking of all subsystems. Increased travel in Russia can not only stimulate economic growth, but also ensure its socio-cultural and sustainable development. What are the new opportunities for the development of tourism in Russia in the current socio-political conditions? How can we maximize the economic and investment potential of domestic and inbound tourism? What are the prospects for the mid and long-term development of the tourism and hospitality industry, including the sustainable development of the regions and country as a whole? How can we harness the creative approaches of young innovators to promote tourism today? What is the role of interregional projects in the socio-economic development of regions? What technologies are available to promote tourism in the Russian Federation?