PERSPECTIVES OF URBAN TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY OF TELAVI

Abstract

In many cities around the world, tourism is becoming more and more a priority. Tourism plays an important role in their cultural and national identity, is a catalyst for economic progress, stimulates small and medium-sized businesses. A significant portion of the population lives in cities and travels around their country every year and travels abroad as well. Urban tourism is a revolution of the 19th century, it is developing very fast and the main tourist demand is in the city. For the development of urban tourism, a strict strategy must be defined in the city and innovative mechanisms must be used. Urban tourism - this is the best option for travelers, researchers. The city should be modern, convenient for tourists but at the same time the local colors and traditions should be preserved. Such an environment will meet a tourist if he visits the historical city of Kakheti Telavi, where many historical and cultural sights are gathered.