Geology, geography and global energy

Scientific and Technical Journal

Geoecological singularity development of ecological tourism

2014. №4, pp. 109-116

Bezuglova Marina S. - C.Sc. in Geography Associate Professor, Astrakhan State University, 20a Tatishchev st., Astrakhan, 414025, Russian Federation, marinadenis@ya.ru

Iolin Mikhail M. - C.Sc. in Geography Associate Professor, Astrakhan State University, 20a Tatishchev st., Astrakhan, 414025, Russian Federation, miolin76@mail.ru

Trubitsina Lyudmila F. - Assistant, Astrakhan State University, 20a Tatishchev st., Astrakhan, 414025, Russian Federation, trubitsina.00@mail.ru

Suleymanov Artem R. - Post-graduate student, Astrakhan State University, 20a Tatishchev st., Astrakhan, 414025, Russian Federation, joker_man@mail.ru

Ecotourism objects are natural areas, monuments of history, culture and architecture used in cognitive, educational, scientific and other purposes that determines the variety of eco-tourism destinations. The principal difference between eco-tourism from the other species - this regulation behavior of tourists on nature, conservation of natural landscapes overload and pollution prevention of degradation of natural resources , which are of great value just from the point of view of the development of the tourism industry. Protection of the environment from the effects of tourism activities is extremely important. In recent years, the impact of tourism on the natural, cultural and historical environment of increasingly expanding as new technologies offer for the tourism industry a great opportunity for the development of remote and inaccessible areas. Due to its unique geographical location, natural conditions and historical heritage of Astrakhan region has a high potential for development in its territory various types of tourism, including environmental. Astrakhan region has a wide network of protected areas: natural monuments, wildlife sanctuaries and nature reserve on the territory of which it is possible the development of ecological tourism. Using animation programs in the organization of ecological tours in the Astrakhan region will greatly expand the popularity of eco-tours among all groups of tourists.

Key words: экологический туризм, геоэкологическая характеристика региона, рекреация, туристско-рекреационный потенциал, eco-tourism, geoecological characteristics of the region, recreation, tourist and recreational potential

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