INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AT THE BEGINNING OF THE XXI CENTURY

  • Ivan Sichka Uzhhorod National University
Keywords: international relation, tourism, economy, international tourism, the World Tourism Organization, the state, globalization

Abstract

Purpose is to analyze the state and characteristics of international tourism at the beginning of the ХХІ century, identify the features of the movement of tourists in the regions of the world and describe the prospects of development of international tourism. Methodology of research. The following methods were used to achieve the aim of the research: analysis, induction, deduction, description, theoretical generalization –for the study of international tourism in the 2015-2016, as well as for ascertaining the specifics and scope of the movement of tourists in the regions; the tabular method –for visual presentation of the analyzed data and for more detailed analysis; abstract and logical method –for summarizing theoretical statements and formulating conclusions and proposals. Findings. It was found that at the beginning of the XXI century tourism is developed under the influence of many factors. Substantiated that, fluctuations in currency, lowering of oil prices and undermine global security in certain regions had a significant impact on the tourism market in 2015-2016. Found that, the features of tourism development in the regions of the world – European, American, Africa, Middle East, Asia and the Pacific were investigated in the article. Index of competitiveness of travel and tourism in the world was described. The prospects of tourism development by 2030, based on World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) were analized. Originality. It was proved that international tourism will grow, as the number of tourists every year, according to WTO data increases. Received the further development of the importance of the impact of international tourism on the economies of the world. Practical value. Results of the study can be used by international tourism organizations for planning of tourist activities.

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2023-09-01
How to Cite
Sichka, I. (2023). INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AT THE BEGINNING OF THE XXI CENTURY. Sustainable Development of Economy, (1(34), 26-32. Retrieved from https://economdevelopment.in.ua/index.php/journal/article/view/303
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WORLD ECONOMY AND INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS