The purpose of the research are to examine the development trends of the Culture and Creative Industries in the world economy and our country, to examine the effect of Culture and Creative Industries on tourism and cultural tourism. 

The methodology of the research  - comparative analysis, systematic approach, statistical analysis has been used in the research study. 

The practical importance of the research - according to analytical results, the impact of the CCIs on tourism was generalized and the implementation of the measures taken in the post-pandemic for the tourism sector and CCIs was justified.   

The results of the research - in the draft "State Program for the restoration and sustainable development of the territories liberated from the occupation of the Republic of Azerbaijan for 2021-2025", it is important to pay special attention to the development of CCIs and tourism. 

The originality and scientific novelty of the research - the relationship between tourism and CCIs and issues related to their mutual development were investigated for the first time in the country's economy.  It is expedient to use the results and suggestions obtained. 

Keywords: culture and creative industries, GDP, tourism, trade turnover, strategic roadmap, cultural tourism.