Spatial Sustainable Development Model for Tourism and Recreation Areas: Conceptual Approach

The study presents the results of applying an interdisciplinary approach to spatial development concept for recreational-tourism territories. The conclusions and recommendations formulated by the authors are reflected in several key outputs. The first one is devoted to the systematic presentation of conceptual goals. Next one included the block diagram of the regional tourism space development concept. The third result presents the goal-setting system supplement. The last one introduces with indicator framework for municipal-level strategic tourism development as an example of practical use. For the first time, the authors have integrated an informational space into the structure of recreational-tourism space, reflecting the current trend towards economic digitalization. When defining goals for recreational-tourism space development, the authors justify the need for establishing a conceptual link between the geographic parameters of an area and the tourism resources within it. This linkage is essential for planning the placement of tourism industry facilities and determining potential socio-economic directions for tourism development in the area while adhering to principles of long-term sustainable development.