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ISSN 2067-3310, E-ISSN 2067-7669 

Vol. 17, No. 2 (2023), pp. 68-77 

 

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THE DEVELOPMENT OF AGROTOURISM IN AZERBAIJAN: 

BASED ON THE ITALIAN EXPERIENCE 

 

M. HASANZADEH 

 

Mirali Hasanzadeh  

Azerbaijan Tourism and Management University, Azerbaijan 

ORCID No. 0009-0005-4965-507X, E-mail: miralihasanzadeh55@gmail.com 

 

Abstract: Agrotourism, an innovative type of rural tourism, is growing quickly 

across the world. Agrotourism is seen as a vital factor in increasing farmer prosperity, 

boosting economic growth, and improving the general quality of life in remote areas by 

visitors’ incoming. Promoting this type of tourism in Western European nations has been 

a main goal as attaining long-term growth and started developing during the 1960s. 
Azerbaijan's principal priority is the sustainable development of diverse economic 

sectors, and increasing agrotourism stands out as a vital goal within this context. This 

article investigates Italian viewpoints regarding agrotourism and strategies to implement 

and promote its growth, as well as, submit proposals for the expansion of agrotourism 

and policy implementation in Azerbaijan. The study encompassed in-depth information 

on the Azerbaijani tourism industry, including programs implemented through 

cooperation between governmental and non-governmental organizations to promote 

advancement of agrotourism. The exploration bases its findings on recent investigations, 

information from statistics, and research papers. 

Keywords: Agrotourism, rural areas, farmers, agriculture, activities of 

agrotourism 

 

INTRODUCTION 

The notion of “agrotourism” firstly published in the international literature in the 

previous century. The name "agrotourism" arose with the complex in two terms: “agro” 

and “tourism”. So, the phrase of “agro” was taken from the Greek context: “agros” 

meaning “soil” and “agronomos” who possesses land as manager, on the other hand, 

“tourism” consists of a wide range of leisure activities motivated by intellectual, 

recreational, business-related, and other goals (Michał Sznajder et al., 2009). While there 

is no clear definition of agrotourism, it is often defined as activities in which local 

inhabitants participate in rural regions to cater to tourists. It may also be referred to as a 

rural business concept that combines well with the agricultural sector and the tourism 

industry (Dr. Nicole L. Vaugeois et al.,2017). Farmers, tour operators, and local 

communities all benefit with the help of agrotourism. It can be thought of as a supplement 

to the budget of farms, involving the manufacturing of various products and services, as 

well as the exchange of local culture and customs between visitors and inhabitants. 

This industry first emerged in Western Europe in the 1960s, contributing to the 

transformation of mountains, as well as, rural locations in numerous countries into tourist 

attractions. This type of tourism has developed extensively in European countries, 

positively influencing people's lifestyles, financial growth, and more. European Union 

also is interested in this industry because of sustainable progress goals. The European 

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Union is also heavily invested in it since it coincides with its sustainable development 

goal (Ramona Ciolac et al., 2019). Agrotourism is growing in countries such as Italy, 

Austria, Germany, France, Denmark, and others.  

Several agreements were signed, and multiple meetings were held to enhance 

Azerbaijan-Italy collaboration. The declaring of 2020 as the Year of Azerbaijan in Italy, 

the establishment of an Italian-Azerbaijani university in Azerbaijan, and ongoing 

collaboration in sectors such as tourism, defense, economy, and others highlight Italy's 

role as Azerbaijan's most reliable and prominent partner among members of European 

Union. That is why the researcher discussed below agrotourism in Italy and generated 

suggestions to stimulate agrotourism growth in Azerbaijan. 

The scientific novelty of the presented research is the using of experience in 

agrotourism of Italy in Azerbaijan. It should be acknowledged that one of the most 

significant objectives for governments throughout the world, including Azerbaijan, is to 

guarantee that the progress of any industrial sector is based on sustainable development 

goals. It is extremely important to take into account that, despite the potential for 

agrotourism expansion in Azerbaijan, the lack of adequate scientific research is a barrier 

to the sector's advancement. 

The goal of this study is to investigate the agrotourism in Italy and to implement 

this experience in Azerbaijan. The second goal is to promote agrotourism industry in 

Azerbaijan in the scientific area.  

The following research objectives will aid in the achievement of the goal: 

 To investigate the main characteristics of agrotourism in Italy 

 To investigate programmes which implemented in Azerbaijan to enhance 

agrotourism 

 

METHODOLOGY 

The secondary data plays the important role in the research article and was 

utilized. The sources included scientific articles and journals, books, statistics. Statistics 

data were gathered from Italian National Institute with qualitative methodology.  

Literature review 

The tourism industry in the Republic of Azerbaijan 

Tourism in Azerbaijan is booming, due to the country's rich cultural legacy, the 

great hospitality of its people, the country's diversified landscapes, and a variety of other 

elements. Azerbaijan implemented a number of laws to support the advancement of the 

tourism sector. 

The approval of the "State Program for Tourism Development in the Republic of 

Azerbaijan from 2002 to 2005," as per Presidential Decree No. 1029 issued on August 

27, 2002, created a favorable environment for the tourism sector's growth and laid the 

groundwork for Azerbaijan's entry into the international tourism market. Under 

Presidential Decree No. 838, dated April 6, 2010, the "State Program for the Growth of 

Tourism in the Republic of Azerbaijan from 2010 to 2014" was sanctioned in accordance 

with this ongoing plan. Its purpose was to develop a progressive tourism industry that 

meets demanding economic, social, and environmental standards, by an ultimate goal of 

making tourism a cornerstone of the country's economy (Strategic Roadmap for the 

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The Strategic Road Map for the Advancement of the Specialized Tourism Sector 

in the Republic of Azerbaijan was approved by Presidential Decree on December 6, 2016. 

The Strategic Road Map strives to accomplish numerous major results as part of its 

broader objectives. These include promoting tourism development, providing top-tier and 

competitive tourism services on both domestic and international levels, creating 

experience in tourism rooted in culture of community and values, catalyzing new 

investment ventures driven by contemporary concepts and innovation, and fostering 

coordination among relevant tourism authorities. The Strategic Roadmap includes goals 

such assisting the growth of tourism sector within specified timeframes, guarantying the 

delivery of high-quality, competitive tourism services in both global and local markets, 

shaping experience in tourism industry that reflect national values, stimulating new 

investment initiatives rooted in contemporary concepts and innovations, and fostering 

collaboration among relevant authorities for tourism advancement (Madina Hashimli, 

2019). 

The 1999 tourist Law was changed in 2021 to improve the basic components of 

public administration in the tourist sector, the regulatory framework for the tourism 

industry, recommendations for the effective usage of tourism resources, and tourism 

financing sources (About Tourism Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan, 2021). 

The foundation of the Azerbaijan State tourist Agency in 2018 resulted in the 

construction of a specific body entrusted with tourism management and the creation of 

tourism rules, among other functions. Tourism zones or regions were formally formed in 

the Republic of Azerbaijan on February 8, 2023, in compliance with a presidential 

proclamation, including Baku-Absheron Regional Tourism Administration; Ganja 

Regional Tourism Administration; Sheki Regional Tourism Office; Lankaran Regional 

Tourism Administration; Mingachevir Regional Tourism Administration; Guba Regional 

Tourism Administration; Karabakh Regional Tourism Administration; Ismayilli Regional 

Tourism Office ( Azerbaijan State Tourism Agency, 2023)  

 

Table 1. Types of tourism and opportunities in Azerbaijan 

Types of tourism Opportunities 

Cultural tourism Customs and traditions, multiculturalism 

Historical tourism Rich history and historical monuments 

Culinary tourism Delicious cuisine 

Rural tourism Landscape, hospitable people 

Health tourism Naftalan, mineral springs 

Business tourism 

Hosting international events, conferences 

(also convention centers and conference 

rooms of hotel) 

Agrotourism Landscape, agriculture 

Ecotourism National parks, landscape 

Source: Azerbaijan Tourism Board 

 



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Table 1 represents the main types of tourism in Azerbaijan as well as the resources 

contributing to the development of the tourism sector. It is understood, in Azerbaijan more 

types of tourism are advanced or can be improved because of culture, franchise hotel, 

history, holding international events, landscape and so on. According to the table, 

Azerbaijan is growing or has the potential to develop many types of tourism as a result of 

elements such as culture, franchise hotels, historical monuments, hosting international 

events, picturesque landscapes, and etc.  

Because of elements such as friendly local people, rich culture, delicious food, 

agriculture, and other contributing aspects, agrotourism, as an emerging kind of rural 

tourism in Azerbaijan, has progress for expansion. Azerbaijan's principal objective is to 

promote growing kinds of tourism and welcome the number of visitors. State initiates 

programs and collaborates with international unions and other states in this context. The 

foundation of the Agrotourism Association in Azerbaijan in 2023 signified the start of 

efforts to advance and broaden agrotourism in the country (Ministry of Agriculture of the 

Republic of Azerbaijan, 2023). 

 

MATERIALS AND METHODS 

"Guidebook on the organization of agrotourism activities" was published by State 

Tourism, as well as, the United States Agency for International Development in order to 

contribute the utilizing of agrotourism actions that were made between tourism and 

agriculture. The major goal of book was to deliver assistance and to train professionals 

who are engaged in agrotourism or want to be expertise in this industry; including 

information and advice on providing and organizing agrotourism services. In the process 

of preparation of book specialists met with 15 farmers from various villages, including 

Lankaran, Gadabey, Dashkasan, Tovuz, and Goygol, and drew on the expertise of global 

and regional agrotourism experts. The book gave precise details about definition of this 

type of tourism, evaluation in tourism assets within rural communities and farms for the 

motivation of launching such initiatives, marketing activities and so on( State Tourism 

Agency, 2021) 

For three years in the past, rural guesthouses were established in Azerbaijan as 

part of the "Development of entrepreneurship and self-employment in villages" project, 

capitalizing on the country's immense opportunities for rural tourism. The project has 

been underway since 2021, with aid from the Ministry of Economy's Small and Medium 

Business Development Agency (KOBA), the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of 

the Population's State Employment Agency, and the State Tourism Agency. Within the 

scope of the initiative, 15 rural accommodations were first created in the region of 

Ismayilli, and they were suitably furnished and equipped. Over 220 people from various 

places were registered in the project's second phase, which intended to stimulate 

entrepreneurship in diverse locations, generate self-employment possibilities, improve 

rural tourism, and improve inhabitants' well-being. Individuals satisfying the required 

standards were picked from this group and provided with the appropriate resources. 

Participants in the project received training in business and tourism-related topics such as 

developing business plans, efficient leadership, maintaining satisfied clients, selling 

methods, the hospitality field methods, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene, following to 

health and safety guidelines, nutrition, and online communication management. 



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Individuals also received business management and tourist consulting help and 

mentorship, as well as company growth assistance. Similar guesthouses will be 

established in the western areas. A two-phase selection method is used to choose project 

members. In the beginning, partners evaluate the proposals based on their location on the 

tourist route, the existence of required infrastructure, and the present status of the home. 

Individuals' citizenship status in the labor and employment system is checked in 

accordance with legislative laws in the next step. Citizens who pass all parts of the 

selection process are eligible to participate in the project. Sessions of instruction are set 

up for these persons to develop relevant background in tourism and service-related 

industries, and rehabilitation and restoration work is carried out in the specified area 

planned for use as a tourism facility. In the next step, relevant assets are given to establish 

agrotourism business facilities. It is vital to mention that a rural guesthouse was created 

as part of this project to accommodate a total of 65 people from various places. In terms 

of the criterion for selecting designated locations, the Agency stated that the initial 

selection is made on the basis of increased tourism prospective. The project has already 

been executed in the mountainous Shirvan, Sheki-Zagatala, Lankaran-Astara, and Guba-

Khachmaz areas, and it is scheduled to be implemented in the western regions at a later 

time. Overall, it can be concluded:  

 The project's goal is to advance entrepreneurship in rural areas, facilitate self-

employment, boost agrotourism, also improve the well-being of local societies;  

 Initially, partner institutions examine the applications, taking into account 

variables such as the house's location on the tourist route, the existence of required 

infrastructure, and the present state of repair;  

 Each residence is expected to get equipment and merchandise worth around 8,000 

manats;  

 The suitable rural guesthouse must have been functioning in this direction for the 

previous three years in order to participate in the project (The Small and Medium 

Business Development Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan, 2023) 

The "AgroVision" project, which will last 24 months, is being carried out in the 

Lankaran economic zone by the Eurasia Partnership Foundation and the Constitution 

Research Foundation, with funding from the European Union. The project's goal is to 

formulate and verify a supportable and replicable agrotourism and ecotourism 

development model.  The basic goal of this approach is to raise the income of rural 

families in Azerbaijan's southern region and to strengthen ties between urban and rural 

areas within the nation. One of the actions planned for the project's early stages is to 

identify and assess the capacities of families and farmland in the region with prospects of 

tourism. The report will assess each Tourism Destination's (TD) progress, assess the 

capacity of consortium members, and identify significant financial, infrastructure, 

promotional activities, and other impediments that hamper the TD's advancement. The 

evaluations' findings will provide the foundation for consortium members' future 

development of TD strategies. To attain these goals, foreign specialists in this sector are 

being encouraged to work with native specialists as a member of a collaborative team. 

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 Examine relevant territorial and national rural development programmes to aid in 

the preparation of the evaluations;  

 Provide direction for evaluating the selected tourism locations;  

 Assist the development strategy design process and offer input on the produced 

documents (Eurasia Partnershop Foundation, 2020).  

 

DISCUSSIONS 

Agrotourism, like a great example, owns achieved vast success on a international 

scale in Italy. It is recognized for its scenic landscapes and the production of diverse 

exquisite foods such as olives, grapes in vineyards, cheese-making enterprises, pasta 

manufacture, and farms that create the famed mozzarella (Umidjon Matyakubov, 2016).  

Agrotourism emerged in Italy as a natural form of hospitality and a supplement to 

the major occupations of farming, forestry, as well as animal husbandry (Margherita 

Ciervo, 2013). Agrotourism, which merges the tourism and agrarian industries, is 

governed by particular rules in Italy. Italy is the only Western European country having 

such legislation in force (Claudio Lupi et al.,2017). Italy experienced a significant rise in 

popularity during the last two decades as a result of the incredible growth and 

development of its agrotourism business (Harshavardhan Reddy Kummitha et al., 2018)  

A pioneering group of persons, mostly from a renowned farmers' union centered 

in Tuscany, founded "Agriturist" in 1965 with the goal of developing this type of tourism 

both nationally and locally. The family farmers' union Coldiretti executed a project called 

"Terranostra " in 1973. "Agriturist" executed an initial educational course in partnership 

with the national Ministry which is engaged in agriculture to educate native stakeholders, 

along with duture operators in this field in 1978. In 1980, a second group called "Turismo 

Verde" was founded by small-scale farmers. The national organization "Anagritur" was 

established with joining of these three groups in order to manage their efforts and 

operations (Fabio Maria Santucci, 2011). Italy has had a statewide regulation, known as 

regulation 730/1985, in place since 1985 to control agrotourism operations throughout 

the country (Matyakubov U., 2018). Beginning in the 1990s, Italy saw a shift in 

agricultural techniques on its farms. This transition has had obvious environmental 

implications as well as beneficial benefits (N. Galluzzo., 2015)  

A more stringent national law, No. 96/2006, states that agrotourism can only be 

performed by the farmer and their close family members. Furthermore, rather than 

financial concerns, the fundamental criterion for establishing priority should be the 

proportion of working hours allocated to agricultural operations (Barbara Zanetti et al., 

2022). Italy is divided into 19 regions and two provinces, each with its own set of 

legislation controlling agrotourism, agriculture, customs, and history (Fabio Maria 

Santucci, 2013) 

Beginning in 2013, Italy adopted the trademark "Agriturismo Italia," which was 

followed by the introduction of a new categorization system. The brand denotes farms 

that follow existing norms and regulations. Its distinguishing emblem is a sunflower 

surrounded by a farm. Because of these characteristics, the sunflower, a lovely flower 

signifying recognition, an icon of Italian summer, a depiction of holidays, and the joy in 

its bright hues, has been designated as the categorization trademark. Farm classification, 

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of comfort, range of services (hospitality), and quality of the natural environment (nature, 

landscape, quiet) that each farm can deliver. In order to construct this framework, the 

Ministry of Agriculture cooperated with regional and national agrotourism organizations 

to perform significant research at both the national and global levels. The primary aim 

was providing insight into the tastes and needs of both Italian and foreign tourists in 

agrotourism. Each farm will be rated from 1 to 5, and its categorization level will be 

represented with an appropriate symbol (The Agriturismo Italia Trademark, 2013).  

Agrotourism is rapidly expanding throughout Italy. However, this expansion has 

been unbalanced, with some regions seeing faster and more significant growth than 

others. The Tuscany area and the province of Bolzano, for example, account for one-third 

of all Italian agrotourism firms (Emilio Chiodo et al., 2019). 

 

Figure 1. The number of farms and beds in Italy 

 
Source: Italian National Institute of Statistics  

 

The data in Figure 1 demonstrate the entire amount of farms and beds in Italy from 

2018 to 2022. Between 2018 and 2022, the total number of farms did not change much. 

There will be 4% fewer farms in 2022 than there had been in 2018. There were 270,541 

beds in 2018; by 2022, the count had increased by 4% to 282,915. In comparison with the 

quantity of farms, the number of beds increased, with 2021 beds included. During the 

same time period, this amount of farms and beds did not considerably rise or decrease. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Figure 2. The number of local and foreign tourists in Italy 

 
Source: Italian National Institute of Statistics  

Figure 2 shows how many local and foreign tourists stayed on farms and used 

services in Italy between 2018 and 2022. In general, the number of overnight guests (both 

foreign and domestic) greatly surpasses the plenty of tourists who utilize services. There 

are more arrival domestic tourists than international visitors. Foreign visitors were banned 

from visiting Italy for agrotourism due of the global COVID-19 epidemic in 2019, which 

had a severe detrimental impact on the travel and tourism business. There is no question 

that fewer visitors, both domestic and foreign, visited in 2020. However, data on overseas 

tourists shows that this loss is especially noticeable, with a 62% and 57% decline in 

arrivals and overnight visits from 2019 under post-pandemic conditions. Following the 

epidemic in 2022, there was a discernible increase in both categories, with a particularly 

substantial increase in international tourists. In comparison to 2019, there was a 193% 

rise in arriving tourists and a 154% increase in overnight passengers. 

 

CONCLUSION 

The article focused on the growth of agrotourism in Italy, traced its development 

and analyzed initiatives to promote agritourism in Azerbaijan. It is essential to point out 

that achievements of Italy in agrotourism were aided not only by its natural beauty, 

landscape, history, and culture, but also by a variety of initiatives such as the formation 

of an association, the classification of guest houses, and the passage of supportive 

legislation. Given experience of Italy in agrotourism and friendly relations of Azerbaijan 

with Italy, Azerbaijan has an opportunity to benefit from experience of Italy in this type 

Arrivals Nights Arrivals Nights

Foreign tourists Local tourists

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2019 1795549 8215005 1965185 5842530

2020 669932 3542412 1535715 5682517

2021 1122733 5612853 1897890 6438328

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of tourism. Implementing these principles can have positive results in just a short period 

of time. Azerbaijan is notable for its multiracial setting natural beauty, diversified 

landscapes, hospitable population, current culture, rich history, and delicious cuisine. 

These elements function as drivers for the rapid growth of agrotourism. The formation of 

an agrotourism association may be viewed as a driving force in the expansion of this type 

of tourism. Some ideas can be offered to promote the growth of agrotourism:  

 In order to execute pre-planned projects, the government should work closely with 

local citizens. Prior to project implementation, it is critical to examine the 

community's viewpoints, which are an important aspect in development of 

sustainability, particularly in agrotourism; 

 Furthermore, there is a possibility to give assistance to farmers active in 

agritourism or those with a future interest in agrotourism by exempting them from 

income taxes for a particular period of time; 

 Collaboration between public, private and governmental organizations will drive 

continued growth of this industry, and the government may facilitate such 

collaboration; 

 It is critical to organize seminars and training sessions on tourism, agriculture, 

culinary skills, management of farms and sales; 

 The Agritourism Association ought to coordinate with the State Tourism Agency, 

Ministry of Economy's Small and Medium Business Development Agency, Food 

Agency, Ministry of Ecology, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Agriculture, and 

Ministry of Emergency Situations and evaluations of activities of farms should be 

done in collaboration with these groups. 

 Similar to Italy, categorizing of farmers in the Republic of Azerbaijan can be 

performed via the use of a star system or other methods. Farms can also be 

grouped based on the surnames of individual craftsmen, since many family 

members carry on their predecessors' professions. 

 Furthermore, museums and parks concentrating on agriculture and agrotourism 

must be established inside the remote areas to fascinate tourists. 

 

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