IMPROVING THE TRANSPORT SYSTEM IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ECOTOURISM (IN THE CASE OF THE REPUBLIC OF KARAKALPAKSTAN AND KHOREZM REGION)
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Key words: Ecotourism, sustainable tourism, ecotourism destination, transport network.Abstract
Abstract: Ecotourism as sustainable travel to biodiversity-rich areas protects the usage of modes with minimal impacts to the environment. Yet mostly the modes available to the public and the transport system that serves the destination undermine its aims of sustainability. This paper looks through the relationship between an ecotourism destinations of Khorezm region and Republic of Karakalpakhstan and the transport network that serves it. The aim of the research is to identify structures that contribute to improve its sustainability. Case studies from a developed and developing country are utilised to examine the relationship and to investigate whether strategies differ given the different settings and opportunities open to each. Research shows that reducing car use and promoting public transport have comparable impacts in accessibility and cost related features of ecoturism of Khorezm region and Republic of Karakalpakhstan. In this setting, non-government organisations and interest groups play a big role in educating the public regarding the sustainability of their mode choices.
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