Теоретичні засади розвитку ринку туристичних послуг у системі світового ринку послуг

Abstract

One of the most significant structural shifts in the economy is the rapidly growing importance of the servicing sphere. Gradually, it becomes increasingly important in the modern world economy and turns into the dominant sector of the national economy. The sphere of services is characterized by such features as high dynamism, higher profit rate, high speed of capital turnover, as well as shorter payback period of investments compared to many commodity sectors of production. There is also a constant growth of the role of international tourism, which has almost inexhaustive potential for development and is a promising direction of socio-economic development of countries. Tourism activity has a multiplier effect, stimulating the development of other industries. The article is aimed at analyzing the essence and main aspects of development of the tourist services market within the world market system. As a result of the research, the essence and significance of the world market of services is considered, its structure and specific features are defined. The essence and peculiarities of the tourist services market are examined. The essence, functions and classification of tourist services are considered. The main factors that either facilitate or impede the development of international tourism are identified. The directions of influence of international tourism on economic development are determined. Based on the analysis of factors that encourage foreign and domestic companies to provide tourist services, and specific signs of the tourist services market, it is concluded that tourist services clearly define the consumer market. On the basis of the carried out research the main aspects of the development of the tourist services market are defined.