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Giving new impetus to the development of domestic tourism is one of the priorities of parliamentary activity, the senator noted.
Mokhmad Akhmadov, Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council [the upper house of the Russian parliament] Committee on Social Policy, participated in the opening ceremony of the 32nd International Tourism and Hospitality Industry Exhibition MITT [Moscow International Travel & Tourism Exhibition, one of Russia's largest annual trade fairs for the tourism sector].
The legislator delivered a welcoming address on behalf of Federation Council Deputy Speaker Inna Svyatenko.
"The MITT International Exhibition is the largest event in the tourism and hospitality industry, and has become an effective platform that annually brings together leading experts to find joint solutions to the most significant issues facing the sector." In the view of the FC Deputy Speaker, the tourism industry is an important factor in strengthening the socioeconomic potential of Russia's regions.
Mokhmad Akhmadov noted that the upper house of parliament is actively working to improve legislation in order to create a favorable legal environment conducive to the development of the tourism sector. "Giving new impetus to the development of domestic tourism is one of the priorities of parliamentary activity: mechanisms are being developed for the legal regulation of guest house services, accessibility of tourism facilities for persons with disabilities, and modernization of tourism infrastructure," the senator stated.
Mokhmad Akhmadov expressed confidence that the exhibition's business program would produce effective recommendations on strategy and practice for the development of the tourism and hospitality industry.