Current issues in the development of modern guide using GIS technologies

Abstract

At the present stage of development of the world tourism market an information technology is becoming more widespread. Modern GIS technology can create a variety of travel products. Using this materials each tourist can quickly get any information in the form of maps, digital models, graphs, charts, and other imaging methods. Particular attention should be paid to developing unique multimedia tourist guides. A full-featured multimedia audio guide has complete information to discover new cities, their streets and monuments becomes convenient, simple and at the same time fascinating. In this connection it is appropriate to develop a program for the development of recreational tourism in the Belgorod region through the use of geographic information technologies, which will include: a study of natural monuments and other tourist facilities in Belgorod region, design of new tourist routes, creating audio guides; process optimization selection of hiking trails and more