International tourism in the life of Russians

Today, the international tourism industry, being an integral part of international trade in services, demonstrates its dynamic development. Over the past 20 years, on average for the year, the rate of growth in the flow of traveling people in the world was 5.1%, and foreign exchange earnings associated with the flow of people grew by 14%. Attention to the development of tourism in the world is increasing, as its impact on the economy of individual countries is very significant. As for Russia, according to statistical sources, for 2010 this industry in the total aggregate of Russia's GDP was 3%, and taking into account related industries - 6.5%. Given these indicators, we can say that international tourism is a constantly developing industry.

These are the spheres that are directly influenced by international tourism in any country:

• It is always connected with the receipt of foreign currency;
• Thanks to this industry, the balance of payments of the country's budget is increasing;
• It contributes to the diversification of the country's economy , creates industries that are related to tourism;
• International tourism is Growth of employment of the population, growth of its incomes, increase of a level of well-being of the nation.

The volume of export services associated with this type of tourism is second only to the oil industry and the automobile industry in the entire global economy.

Russia and international tourism

The Russian Federation does not remain aloof from the general world tendencies of development of the economy, it has one of the leading places in the sphere of exchange of tourists. So, 2011 gave Russia a general flow of tourists - about 20 million people. Revenues received for this period amounted to $ 11.4 billion.

Possessing a rich cultural heritage and natural diversity, Russia is rightfully among the countries in which potential tourism growth is observed. Today in the sphere of services of Russia there are great changes.

International tourism in Russia will be further developed. Demanded regions create special economic zones, which contribute to the development of business in the industry, which we are talking about today.

Structure of international tourism

International tourism has developed a clear structure in the provision of services. So, the most mass enterprises in the sphere of organization are various agencies - intermediaries between tour operators and travelers. Today their role is difficult to overestimate.

Next come travel agencies - these are wholesale companies that play the role of intermediaries between enterprises.

The next step in business is corporations. As a rule, these are large enterprises, which are introducing a system of participation, attract a wide range of organizations and enterprises in the tourism industry.

An example of such a corporation can serve as a hotel complex.

Broad international relations, which arose against the backdrop of the development of tourism, led to the creation of numerous international organizations. Today they function in every country. Their task is to promote the improvement of international relations and the organization of tourism.