AGRITOURISM: ENSURING EMPLOYMENT THROUGH TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN RURAL AREAS

This article analyzes the role of agritourism in ensuring employment in rural areas through the development of tourism. Agritourism is considered an important economic direction that integrates agriculture with the service sector. The study explores how agritourism contributes to reducing unemployment in rural regions, increasing household income, and efficiently utilizing local resources. Baced on international experiences and practices of developing countries, the economic and social effectiveness of agritourism is examined. Through statistical and analytical approaches, the article highlights the contribution of agritourism to sustainable regional development and rural economic diverfication.