KIEV, Feb. 19 ??“ Ukraine plans to spend UAH 23.3 million from the state budget to boost tourism sector in 2007, Anatoliy Pakhlia, the head of the state tourism and resorts service, said.

The money will be used primarily for informational events, in particular, UAH 4 million will be allocated for participation in international travel shows overseas. It is expected Ukraine will participate in 11 travel shows.