16:16 02.11.2012

Over 2 billion to be invested in development of Kyiv tourism within three years

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Over 2 billion to be invested in development of Kyiv tourism within three years

UAH 2.247 billion will be allocated for the development of tourism in Kyiv by 2015, including UAH 23.478 million from the city budget.

This is stipulated in the city's targeted program for tourism development until 2015, which was approved at a meeting of Kyiv City Council on Thursday.

"The program foresees a number of measures connected to tourism development in Kyiv, in particular, participation in the most important international exhibitions, the organization of promo and press tours, and the holding of annual events. For example, this New Year we want to organize a Christmas fair as all European capitals do, and hold an exhibition of the ice figures at Spivoche Pole (Singing Field). We're planning to significantly increase the number of tourists," first deputy head of Kyiv City State Administration Oleksandr Mazurchak said.

He also noted that now they are holding talks with the leadership of the capital's hotels to organize weekend tours, during which tourists could visit Kyiv for half the price.

Moreover, implementation of the program will favor the creation of up to 3,500 extra jobs and bring in about UAH 600 million in extra revenues to the budget.

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