Arctic tourism: state and

prospects
Kyrylo Nazdrachov TU-1-12a
Determining the boundaries of the Arctic

The main factors considered in setting

boundaries are:
Arctic circle
Borders of forest distribution
Political boundaries
permafrost border
Oceanological factors
Climate
 Tourism is the main driver of human presence in the Arctic
Development of tourism in the Arctic:
1990s - 1 million tourists
2010 - 5 million tourists
2017 - 10.2 million tourists
Proportion of tourist visits and population in the Arctic

Russia Europe America

10,2 mln. of tourists in the Arctic Region

• Tourism is the main driver of human presence in the Arctic
• The Arctic region is considered as a source of material resources, but it contains
environmental and health resources
• The development of tourism in the Arctic is associated with the spread of new
technologies (clothes, equipment, communication technologies, transport), as well as an
increased interest in extreme sports
• Thanks to tourism, the development of the Arctic is considered not only from the
developmental paradigm (oil and gas), but also from an axiological one,
taking into account aesthetic and environmental aspects.
• Tourism in the Arctic should be seen as an alternative development strategy for the
region instead of an industrial concept
Thank you for your attention!