The peculiarities of tourism development as a driver of economic development of the region

Abstract

<jats:p>This article is devoted to the disclosure of the essence and structure of the tourist complex as a specific type of socio-economic system at the regional level. The efficient and successful functioning of the economy of any territory as a single economic complex should be accompanied by the improvement of the organization of production structures and the rationalization of its sectoral composition. Thus, the improvement of the tourism sector occupies one of the most important places among a large set of interrelated issues in the development of the regional economy, which is due to the multiplier effect in the development of this industry. The authors analyzed the state, unique characteristics, level of potential and prospects of development of the tourism industry in order to identify the vector of social and economic growth of the region on the example of the Republic of Kalmykia.</jats:p>

Assessment of prospects for developing the tourism industry in the Republic of Kalmykia

“…The organization of unique tourism events: the Tulip Festival, the Lotus Festival, the Gastronomic Festival, the Jangariada and other innovative leisure practices -in the context of the transformation of consumer models, is a driver for attracting tourists. (Tsatkhlanova, 2020) Moreover, the dominant factors in the formation of creative tourism practices include such factors as attention to national identity, customs, and promotion of authentic tourism services. The practical significance of the study is to analyze the limitations of activation of local initiatives in tourism and the formation of proposals for leveling them.…”