Azerbaijan’s tourism industry faces a decade of growth as global demand shifts
Azerbaijan has a long history of hosting travelers who once traveled the Silk Road with gold, spices, and silk. The country now attracts people with its mountain resorts, historic landmarks, and the Caspian coastline. Visitors also come for the local cuisine. A recent international study indicates that foreign tourism is expected to grow over the next ten years.
Azerbaijan has been welcoming travellers for centuries. Merchants once crossed the country along the Silk Road, carrying silk, spices, gold and other goods between Europe and the East. Today, the country attracts visitors with its Caspian coastline, mountain resorts, historic landmarks and distinctive cuisine. A new international study suggests that many more foreign tourists could visit Azerbaijan over the next decade.