STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOURISM AND RECREATION SECTOR OF THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC

Authors

  • Dzhapar Alybaev Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn
  • Baimurzaeva Nazgul Satybaldievna Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn, Higher School of Economics, Department of Economics
  • Rakhmatova Mavliuda Ubaydulaevna Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn, Higher School of Economics, Department of Economics
  • Usenov Ernis Koichumanovich Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn, Higher School of Economics, Department of Economics
  • Iskakov Izdevaldy Iskakovich Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v23.5323

Keywords:

Tourism Development, Tourism and Recreational Sector, Tourist Flows, Economic Transformation, Tourism Economics

Abstract

This article examines the strategic opportunities for the development of the tourism and recreational sector of the Kyrgyz Republic in the context of national economic transformation. The study focuses on the analysis of tourist flows in Kyrgyzstan during the period 2020–2024, with a distinction between organized and unorganized segments of the tourism market. Based on official statistical data, a comprehensive quantitative analysis of the dynamics, structure, and key factors influencing tourist flows is conducted and presented in structured tables. Special attention is given to the analysis of gross value added in the Kyrgyz Republic for 2020–2024, with an emphasis on the contribution of the tourism and recreational sector to macroeconomic indicators. The study evaluates the economic factors determining the impact of tourism on economic growth, employment, and investment activity. In addition, the article identifies and analyzes key trends in the development of tourism in Kyrgyzstan, including ecotourism, mountain tourism, cultural and heritage tourism, and domestic tourism. Each trend is examined in detail and assessed in terms of its strategic importance for the long-term development of the national tourism industry. Based on the results of statistical and structural analyses, the paper formulates evidence-based conclusions and practical recommendations aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of the tourism and recreational sector and improving state tourism policy in the Kyrgyz Republic.

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Published

2026-03-12

How to Cite

Alybaev, D., Satybaldievna, B. N., Ubaydulaevna, R. M., Koichumanovich, U. E., & Iskakovich, I. I. (2026). STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOURISM AND RECREATION SECTOR OF THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC. Veredas Do Direito, 23, e235323. https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v23.5323

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Vol. 23 (2026): Veredas do Direito, v. 23, 2026

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