Three international projects have been implemented in the Vitebsk region under the national tourism development program

October 25, Vitebsk / Diana Kurilo - BELTA /. During the operation of the national tourism development program for 2006-2010, three cross-border cooperation projects have been implemented in the Vitebsk region, the Department of Physical Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee informed a BELTA correspondent. Together with Latvian partners, the "Bella-Dvina" tourism project was carried out, and together with Swedish and Latvian partners - "Panorama Dvina/Daugava". "An exciting cycling network in the Baltic Lake District" was created together with Latvian and Lithuanian tourism companies. The necessary infrastructure was created for all these projects. For example, under the "Bella-Dvina" project alone, equipment for rafters was purchased and 7 tourist campsites were equipped, each costing about 3 thousand euros. Participation in international programs will continue. Currently, in the Lepel and Rossony districts, together with the public association "Rest in the Village", the Greenways, Matra, Interreg projects are being implemented, which promote the development of ecotourism and attract foreign travelers. Advertising campaigns have already been conducted for tourists from Poland, Holland, Italy, Bulgaria, as well as journalists from the United Arab Emirates. The Miory district is participating in the joint EU and UNDP project "Support for Environment and Sustainable Development". According to the department, the growth rate of tourist services for 8 months of 2010 in comparable prices was 123%. -0-