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Tourism in Ukraine – a new industry but increasingly important

Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries in Ukraine. Based on the density population, the Ukrainian market is over 50% larger than Hungary, Czech Republic and Slovakia combined.

Tourism has become one of the key factors that drive the economy of Ukraine, production of approx. $ 4,000,000,000 in 2001, calculated in accordance with WTO (World Tourism Organization) methods. The State Tourism Administration reported that 5.8 million foreign tourists visited Ukraine in 2001 which represents a 31% growth compared to 2000. In general, in 2001, the Department of State Border Control recorded nearly 11 million foreign arrivals in Ukraine. However, it is noted that almost 75 percent of all foreign visitors from Russia and other newly independent States.

NIS not tourists who visited Ukraine in most of Hungary, Poland, Germany and the USA. Almost 54 years, 000 U.S. citizens visited Ukraine in 2000. An average foreign visitor spends four days in the Ukraine, leaving behind a country $ 600 trip. The destinations most popular with foreign travelers Kiev (Attracts -30% of all foreign visitors), Crimea (another 30%), including the Carpathian region Lviv and Odessa. Most Western travelers prefer either individual tours or cruise trip. Western Ukraine is a traditional destination for U.S. travelers and Canada (Representing over 2 million Ukrainian diaspora in these countries). Crimea, a former soviet tourism Mecca, has become a popular holiday spot for lower-middle strata of the German financial.

The modernization of Ukraine's tourism infrastructure is becoming an important priority for Governments of Ukraine and Crimea. [Note: the Crimea has the status of an autonomous republic within Ukraine with its Constitution and Government.] Tourism is recognized for its potential in generating hard currency earnings. In 1999, the president of Ukraine, by its decrees created incentives for the development of tourism infrastructure by establishing special economic zones in Ukraine's major resort areas.

During the years of independence (since 1991) the infrastructure Ukraine's tourism has been the change of state property to private. The private sector is developing rapidly, especially Kiev, Odessa, Crimea and the region of the Carpathians. To accommodate visitors Ukrainian tourism facilities are more than 1300 hotels, motels, campgrounds, tourism centers and about 3,000 recreational facilities. Ukraine considers These recreation centers (clinics, spas, sludge treatment facilities, etc.) as tourism facilities, rather than medical treatment facilities. During the years of independence (since 1991) Ukrainian infrastructure, tourism has been the change of state property to private. The private sector is developing rapidly, especially Kiev, Odessa, Crimea and the Carpathian region. To accommodate visitors Ukrainian tourism facilities are more than 1300 hotels, motels, campgrounds, shopping tourism, and about 3,000 recreational facilities. Ukraine considers these recreation centers (clinics, spas, sludge treatment facilities and others) as tourism facilities, rather than medical institutions.

Seaside resorts, with centers in Crimea and Odesa, face a relatively short season and a strong competition from other destinations. This region was the center of recreational tourism in the former Soviet Union and therefore flooded with obsolete resorts and sanatoria previously administered by the unions. Crimean offers ideal weather conditions, cures many mineral waters, peat and mud. To extend the season in Crimea, local businesses and municipalities have developed investment projects attractive for the construction of winter sports, hiking, marinas, shopping entertainment and leisure. In addition, Crimea has historical sites related to the ancient Greeks and Ottomans. Archaeological relics of ancient Greek cities Tyra, Olvia, Chersonese, and Panticapaea attracts many international visitors. The tourism industry generates over 50% of Crimea Crimea GDP, which shows the importance of this sector to the republic.

The Carpathian region offers a unique combination of mountains, clean air, health spa, historical places and ethnic culture. This is where most travelers from the United States, Canada and Western Europe tend to congregate. Development of hotels regional centers (Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Chernivtsi and Uzhgorod) cities, resort hotels, convention centers, ski facilities, spas, golf, hiking and shopping convention, offer good opportunities for investment. Lviv's medieval town center included in the UNESCO list of heritage, making it especially interest to construction companies and design.
During the years of independence (since 1991) Ukraine's tourism infrastructure has been a change of ownership State and private. The private sector is developing rapidly, especially in Kiev, Odessa, Crimea and the Carpathian region. To accommodate visitors facilities Ukraine tourist include more than 1300 hotels, motels, campgrounds, resorts and nearly 3,000 rooms, recreation rooms. Ukraine considers these recreation centers (nursing homes, spas, sludge treatment facilities and others) as tourism facilities, rather than medical treatment facilities.
Skiing is an important attraction tourism in the Carpathians. snow conditions and reliable long-term popular Carpathian slopes. U.S. community that skiers report slopes in Slavske (Lvivska oblast) and Yaremcha (Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast) is comparable with Piks peak and Killington ski areas in Vermont. Oblast Zakarpatska account with more of three kilometers of ski alpine slalom desirable. Other popular ski areas in Carpathian Mountains Dragobrat, Tissovets, Vorokhta and Yaremcha. More than skiers reached the Carpathian Mountains from Russia, the Baltic States, Eastern Europe, and the local foreign community. Crimea, in an effort to extend the season, has come up with attractive proposals to create modern ski resorts in the mountains of Crimea.
Farm Tourism. Bed and Breakfast, stay at home and visits to farms offer opportunities and housing could serve development in the mountain villages. Farmhouses and cottages have potential because visitors interested in nature tolerate a minimum level of services that are difficult to obtain in Ukraine.

The large mountain ranges, rural roads, agricultural land and provide a good opportunity for mountain biking in the Carpathians and Crimea. The market is currently undeveloped: mountain bike equipment and spare parts are hard to find. Furthermore, local tourism officials are not familiar with this market specializes in larger developing in Europe and North America.

Carpathian streams offer Class III rapids during the spring months. With appropriate marketing, Carpathian streams can become a popular destination for enthusiasts of western whitewater. Yachting is gaining in popularity with the local upper-class and local Ukrainians based international business community. Marine installation projects in the Black Sea coast of Crimea are in the pipeline. Alushta Marina project in Alushta, Crimea, is included in the state program of tourism development as a priority investment project in the area of tourism infrastructure.

Historical and cultural sites are concentrated in Kyiv, Lviv, Chernigov, Odessa and Crimea. Local governments in these cities are developing programs and historic preservation are looking for investors and construction companies for their implementation. Lviv's medieval city center is included in the UNESCO registry of historic and architectural gems World. Almost half of all the architectural remains of Ukraine are in the Lviv region. There is a state program of "City of Lviv" Renaissance whereby the government of Ukraine will support any effort to rebuild the center 16th0-18th century city.

One of the advantages that the country has on its neighbors, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary is that the traditional lifestyles remain preserved. In the villages of traditional dress of the Carpathians Park National agricultural practices continue to be maintained. Western travelers expressed an ongoing interest in craft study tours in the Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast. crafts local wood and fabrics are extremely popular among the Ukrainian diaspora.

Development of golf clubs is apparently not a priority for the Ukrainian government. After 11 years of independence, a country of 50 million people do not have a unique golf course. But recent events show that one can be open before near Kiev. A golf course 18 holes is being developed by Kiev-based Golden Gate golf Club. Given the slow pace of business development outside of Kiev, the opportunities for building more golf facilities is unlikely. However, the addition of a small golf facilities at a luxury hotel built in Crimea may be a reasonable expectation.

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