TRANSPORT TOURISM: ESSENCE, CLASSIFICATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS IN UKRAINE

Abstract

The purpose. Research of theoretical aspects of the organization, systematization, and addition of classification of types, and also the consideration of tendencies and prospects of development in Ukraine in modern conditions of the dynamic environment. Methods. The article uses methods of theoretical generalization using elements of analysis, synthesis, comparison, and systematization. The method of logical generalization and complex approach was used to form conclusions and recommendations. The results. Based on the analysis of scientific sources on the subject of the article, the theoretical aspects of the interpretation of the concept of transport tourism are investigated. The article presents a systematized and supplemented by the author classification of types according to the following classification features: depending on the route; depending on the means of transportation (a type of vehicle); by seasonality; for the construction of the route; by the duration of the route; depending on the level of mobility; by the number of participants; depending on the presence of the subject of the travel organization; on a territorial basis; by the intensity of the tourist flow; by the degree of training; for travel. The study of current trends in development, as well as the state of passenger and the level of development of infrastructure, allowed the author to determine the basis of promising areas of in Ukraine. Scientific novelty. The author's improved approach to the classification of types of according to different classification features is given; the main tendencies and prospects of development in Ukraine are analyzed taking into account the modern conditions of a dynamic environment. The practical significance. The author substantiates the prospects for the development of in Ukraine, in particular such types as road, rail, sea, and river, parachute, bicycle tourism, etc. The author concludes that it is possible for both the state and society, in particular, to obtain additional benefits and effects from the organization of in Ukraine, the characteristics of which are presented in the article. All this is possible in the case of a clear understanding of the role and place of in the system of tourist services, the practical implementation of state programs to stimulate development, as well as the restoration of existing and development of new infrastructure in Ukraine.