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Today, the tourism industry of Turkmenistan opens great opportunities for international cooperation

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The most important factor in tourism industry development of Turkmenistan is the natural and recreational, historical and cultural resources, the wealth and originality of which allow the country to improve its international ranking in this sector, gaining more and more important position in the global tourism market.

Special attention in this area is given and initiated by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the development of a new tourist mapping of the country.

Tourist Map is addressed to all who wish to get acquainted with the rich history, culture and natural sites of Turkmenistan. It helps to choose the most interesting routes and means of transportation for the foreign travel agencies. The map reflects administrative division of regions, modern names of major cities, transport communications, nature reserve, medical and health tourism clusters.

A vivid place is the resort pearl of Central Asia which is the national tourist zone "Avaza", a chain of silhouettes of camels marked a famous ancient route - Great Silk Road, presented horse routes for lovers of exotic and explore the unique natural landscapes of Turkmenistan and historical objects of architecture which are several dozen.

It also shows the location of archaeological sites included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO - the Ancient Merv and Old Nisa, Koytendag natural monuments, including the system of karst caves and famous plateau with traces of ancient fossilized giant lizards – dinosaurs. At the same time, the map reflects different climate zones in our country, due to the presence of the mountains, the sea and the hot desert, which gives an idea of the unique contrast to the existing ecosystem.

Establishment of modern tourism in the market relations, implementation of effective organizational approaches, promotion of entrepreneurship, bringing into play resources from other sectors - transport and communication, trade and construction, agriculture, consumer goods production, attract investment and long-term partnerships - these and many other issues are discussed in talks with foreign businessmen, managers and specialists of national and international travel agencies and associations of the European states and other parts of the world.

According to foreign partners, Turkmenistan perfectly responds to the growing demand of the historical tours with natural exotic contrast of old and new among European travelers. Foreign experts also believe that among the new and the most promising areas are environmental and culinary tourism.

Having developed cultural program of the forthcoming 2017 Asian Games also allow guests to widely demonstrate its tourism potential of the country, to draw attention to our monuments of archeology and architecture, unique landscape attractions, historical and legendary places, museums, theaters, exhibition halls. An important place in this program is given overview with the ethnographic and folklore richness, national crafts and modern arts and crafts and monumental art.

And, of course, the impression of leading foreign tour operators are interested in development pace of world-class resort - National tourist zone "Avaza", which recently joined the infrastructure cottage complex «Akýelken», as well as a yacht club and a cottage complex «Tolkun». The opening ceremony was attended by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

Commissioning of the new buildings on the ecological coastal area of the Caspian Sea is one more step on the way of establishment of modern seaside resort of international class, the initiative to establishment of which belongs to the head of state. Every year in the summer season, thousands of visitors flock here. Comfortable conditions for the rest, including the family, the high level of service and an interesting leisure in "Avaza" are provided all year round and are appreciated not only Turkmen citizens, but also the guests of our country.

Currently, it is operating the upscale hotels, children's health resort, cottage villages, health centers, and leisure park and entertainment complexes. At the same time, in recent years, "Avaza" confidently establishes itself in the status of a major business, cultural and sports center, becoming the venue for the summit meetings, various events of an international scale.

As pointed out by the President, the main purpose of implementation of this large-scale project is to realize the enormous potential of the seaside and set it the way to best service people.