During the opening of the meeting on the creation of federal year-round resorts, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin said that the infrastructure in all national parks of Russia should be created by 2030, as per the TASS news agency.
"As part of the ecological national project, by 2030 we will create infrastructure for tourism in all national parks of the country. Today, taking into account the priorities outlined in the message, we will discuss specific solutions that should form the basis of the updated national project "Tourism and the Hospitality Industry". Its implementation should begin at the beginning of next year," the president was quoted as saying.
Participants discussed the boundary between nature and ecotourism, whether mass visits to unique areas can remain safe, the responsibilities of investors, and how to prepare tourists for visiting specially protected natural areas.
The head of state expressed confidence that the Forum will be held at a high level, and that its results will contribute to the development of tourism in Russia and the expansion of humanitarian and business ties.