About the authors:
Los M.A. , Tyumen State University, Department of Physical geography and ecology, Postgraduate student
Mihail_los@mail.ruFomina E.V., Tyumen State University, associate professor, Department of foreign languages and intercultural professional communication
Abstract:
Application of geographical information systems (GIS) is very important for the sustainable development in all directions of human activity including tourism. GIS help to solve important problems such as planning and management in order to optimize and develop the tourism industry.
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