PILGRIMAGE TOURISM IN THE WORLD ECONOMY: FEATURES AND DEVELOPMENT TENDENCIES

Abstract

Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries. Its development will have a positive impact on almost all sectors, leading to the dynamic growth of the country's economy. In the global economic activity, the tourism sector is of special importance as a source of high income. Tourism has a positive impact on the economic and social life of the country, increases foreign exchange earnings, creates jobs and encourages small business and private entrepreneurship.

The article describes the role of tourism in the world economy and the features of its development, including the development trends and prospects of pilgrimage tourism and other tourist destinations. The share of pilgrimage tourism in the GDP of developed countries, various statistics are also analyzed.