Principles of sustainable development for rural tourism synergy

Abstract

Rural areas require special treatment due to their natural and socio-economic vulnerability. Tourism activities meeting the principles and goals of sustainable development can serve as the main tool to ensure a synergistic effect for the development of rural areas. The study was carried out in the coastal area adjacent to the Curonian Lagoon of the Kaliningrad region of the Russian Federation as a promising area for rural tourism. The problems and prospects of sustainable development of these areas are assessed.