Azerbaijan is a country where ancient history and culture live in harmony. Situated at the confluence of Europe and Asia, the country has big prospects and ambitions.

The capital city of Azerbaijan, located at the joint of Europe and Asia, has been included in the top 10 tourist destinations for 2017.

Economic and financial instability around the world put new challenges to all sphere of economy one which is tourism – quite profitable area for any country. Azerbaijan as well should redesign its tourism sphere to meet new challenges.

Azerbaijan's shift to free float currency policy may help to develop tourism in the country, as the prices will be lower for foreigners, who may enjoy nine climatic zones in one country here.

We all heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but not many people know that only one pear a day could reduce the risk of obesity by 35 percent.

Fragile situation around the globe first affects many countries around the world and this situation is vivid in tourism sector.

Azerbaijan with a unique nature and picturesque landscape is keen to promote year-round tourism, and its new strategy may be helpful in this regard.

Azerbaijan may soon enjoy more world famous hotels, as the Tourism Ministry holds talks with famous hotel brands for building of two-to-three-star hotels in the country.

Azerbaijan, a country hoping to become a main tourist attraction in the region, is planning to offer low-cost travel packages to visitors from certain countries arriving to the Land of Fire.

Autumn is not restricted to gloomy days, especially in Azerbaijan, where one can find so many flamboyant fruits and vegetables, rich in both vitamins and taste. One bright spot in the rainy autumn season is the kumquat, or golden tangerine.