(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 20. "Tourism
business: current situation and prospects" public discussions have
been held in Baku today, trend reports.
The public discussions have been held with the support
of Azerbaijan's Small and Medium Business Development Agency
(SMBDA), the State Tourism Agency, the National Confederation of
Entrepreneurs (Employers) Organizations, the Public Council under
SMBDA, and the "Association of Travel Agencies of Azerbaijan"
Public Union.
During the event, the development of the tourism
sector in the post-pandemic period and the expectations of
entrepreneurs were discussed, and proposals from business entities
were heard.
The public discussions were attended by
representatives of the relevant state agencies and business
associations, as well as entrepreneurs engaged in the field of
tourism.
Chairman of the Public Council under the SMBDA, Farhad
Garashev, noted that the organization of public discussions on
priority topics with the participation of SMEs operating in various
fields remains in the spotlight. The purpose of the event, held
during the revival of the tourism sector, is to study the state of
this area, hear the expectations of entrepreneurs, and hold
discussions on this matter.
In addition, the Chairman of the SMBDA, Orkhan
Mammadov, said that the tourism field was one of the most affected
during the pandemic, but, as in other areas, there is a revival in
the tourism sector today. It was noted that the Agency supports the
creation and development of businesses in the tourism field with
the help of various methods and services and implements joint
projects with the State Tourism Agency and other partners in this
direction.
It was also mentioned that the Agency constantly
arranges meetings with entrepreneurs engaged in the field of
tourism, and conducts surveys among them. The results of these
meetings and surveys revealed that the difficulties faced by
entrepreneurs working in the tourism sector are related to a lack
of access to financial resources, a lack of personnel, etc. In
addressing these issues, it is important to simplify the lending
procedure and introduce alternative financing mechanisms, as well
as educate entrepreneurs in order to train professional
personnel.
Will be updated
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