Formation of tourism services through Georgian culture: Example of Kazbegi Municipality

Abstract

The following research was conducted between 2013 and 2014 in the Greater Caucasus, Georgia. The study area was one of the most visited summer resort - Kazbegi Municipality. The research was supported by the University of Giessen with cooperation to Tbilisi State University. The main topic of the research is about Tourism Services in Kazbegi. The purpose of this study is to analyze offered services in the villages and town of Stepantsminda. In the article great attention is paid to determine the contribution to the development of tourism services by considering Georgian culture. The main concern is about identification cultural elements appeared in tourism services. The study is based on the information which is obtained through the fieldwork (in depth interviews and field observations) as well as from analysis secondary information (Statistical data, research reports, etc.).

Keywords: Tourism services, Georgian hospitality and culture, MAXQDA

Keywords

• Tourism services, Georgian hospitality and culture, MAXQDA

Formation of tourism services through Georgian culture: Example of Kazbegi Municipality

Abstract

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