Draft law “On tourism” presented for public discussions in Azerbaijan

Baku, February 9 (AzerTAc). The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan has presented the draft law “On Tourism” for public discussions. The acting law “On Tourism”, came into effect in 1999 and was adopted taking into account relations of Azerbaijan with the world countries in the nineties last century. Key goal of working out of the new bill is complex regulation of public relations in tourism sphere, conformity of tourist services to modern standards, and reach world integration of the Azerbaijan`s tourist market, the Minsitry said. The bill, developed according to experience of latest years of activity of the Ministry, recommendations of the international organizations and offers made by relevant state institutions, is now brought for discussion by the public. Under forecasts of the Ministry, the new law will eliminate distinction between the legislation in the field of tourism of Azerbaijan with the European standards, promote inclusion of international legal norms and the laws adopted by the World Tourist Organization (UNWTO), in national legislatively-legal system, also lift on higher level the safety of tourists, improve quality of their service. It will have positive impact on the further development of tourist infrastructure of the country and create favorable opportunities for investments into tourist sphere. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism invites all interested persons to take part in discussion of the bill “On Tourism”, placed on the official website of the Ministry. Wishes and offers can be sent till February 26 on the e-mail: tourism@mct.gov