OPTIMIZING INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT FOR RURAL TOURISM: A REGIONAL CASE STUDY (KRASNODAR KRAI)

Issue № 1, 2026, article № 24, pages 236-246

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Language: Russian

Original language title: ОПТИМИЗАЦИЯ ИНСТИТУЦИОНАЛЬНОЙ ПОДДЕРЖКИ СЕЛЬСКОГО ТУРИЗМА: РЕГИОНАЛЬНЫЙ АСПЕКТ (КРАСНОДАРСКИЙ КРАЙ)

Keywords: RURAL TOURISM, TRANSACTION COSTS, CONTRACTUAL PRACTICES, INSTITUTIONAL REFORMS, KRASNODAR KRAI

Abstract: This study examines the institutional barriers hindering the development of rural tourism in the Krasnodar Krai, focusing on high transaction costs and inefficient contractual practices. Despite significant sector growth (a 167% increase in facilities between 2019-2023), its full potential remains unrealized due to prolonged approval timelines (up to 12 months), administrative barriers (affecting 78% of businesses), and prevalent informal agreements. The empirical basis includes Rosstat data, stratified sampling of 120 agritourism facilities, surveys of business owners, analysis of court cases, and grant agreements. The findings reveal a statistically significant (p

Authors: Ilyasova Elena Valeryevna