Roadmap for development of tourism represented in Ukraine

Marina Petrov, Deputy Head of EBRD in Ukraine, stated this during the strategic forum "Competitive Tourism Sector of Ukraine - the Way Forward,” an Ukrinform correspondent reported.

“Today we have gathered to discuss a roadmap for developing a competitive tourism and travel industry in Ukraine. This is a very important document for us. It was developed by international investors, experts with the support of the EBRD. The purpose of the document is to help representatives of the tourism industry, as well as authorities, experts and international donors in strategic development, which will ensure a new quality of the sphere as a whole," said Petrov.

She stated that according to the global travel and tourism competitiveness report, a total contribution of tourism and travel to the Ukrainian economy made up about USD 5.5 billion in 2018, or 5.7% of GDP. In developed economies, the percentage of tourism in the GDP structure is usually about 10%.

“In Ukraine, there is potential for internal growth,” the expert stressed.

Marina Petrov also reminded that about UAH 240 million is envisaged in the 2020 state budget for the development of tourism, which is 14 times higher than the funding allocated in 2018. She noted that this shows the willingness of Ukraine to develop tourism industry.

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