The volume of services provided by subjects of agroecotourism in the Vitebsk region increased by 80% in 2010

February 4, Vitebsk / Sergei Kochetov - BELTA /. The volume of services provided by agro-ecotourism entities in the Vitebsk region in 2010 increased by 80% compared to 2009, reaching Br1.8 billion, the press center of the Ministry of Taxes and Duties Inspectorate for the Vitebsk region informed a BELTA correspondent. In 2010, agro-ecotourism estates in the Vitebsk region were visited by over 13,000 domestic and foreign tourists, with the total number of travelers increasing 1.6 times. Representatives from 27 countries used the services of rural estates, with the number of foreign nature lovers increasing 1.7 times compared to 2009, reaching almost 2,000 people. A total of 320 agro-ecotourism entities are registered in the region, including 311 individuals and 9 peasant farms. Over 2010, their number increased by 17.2%, and the number of concluded contracts for tourist services increased 1.6 times, exceeding 3,500. This type of activity is developing in 20 districts of the region. -0-