Tourism Policy Challenges in Post-Soviet Georgia

Within the framework of this research, the regulatory
documents, which are in force in relation to this industry, were
analyzed. The main attention is turned to their modernization and
necessity of their compliance with European standards.
It is a current issue to direct the efforts of state policy on support
of business by implementing infrastructural projects, as well as by
development of human resources, which may be possible by
supporting the relevant higher and vocational studying-educational
programs.

• Merab Khokhobaia

• Regional Development
• Tourism Industry
• Tourism Policy
• Transition.

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