Sustainable development of local systems in the tourist sector of the Volga federal district: challenges and prospects

One of the challenges for the sustainable development of the tourism and recreational sector in the regions is the need to balance economic interests with sociocultural needs. It is important to strive for the production and further sale of tourism services and tourism products, the main goal of which will be to increase income for business entities, as well as to implement measures to preserve historical and cultural heritage in the regions. An important criterion for local systems of the tourism and recreational sphere is taking into account the large number of tourist flows, determined not only by geographical features, but also by the specific demand of tourists of various categories. The development of innovative approaches to the tourism product, the introduction of new technologies and taking into account global trends in the field of tourism can contribute to the development of the region’s competitiveness in the tourism services market. Studying the prospects for the development of the tourism sector in the Volga Federal District allows us to identify the potential for creating new tourist routes, developing infrastructure, improving the quality of services and attracting investments. It is important to take into account the interests of all stakeholders - both the local population and tourists, in order to ensure the sustainable development of this industry. Based on research conducted using data on the formation and further improvement of local systems in the regions of the Volga Federal District, indicators with the help of which sustainable development of regions is carried out were identified and considered, the analysis of the methodology used in the study has been conducted, regions with a high level of development of local systems and regions with weak development of local systems in tourism were identified, the methods used in the research have been identified. The introduction of modern approaches and technologies, including digitalization, will help optimize processes in the tourism sector and reduce the negative impact on the environment. For successful sustainable development of tourism in the Volga Federal District, it is necessary to conduct additional research, evaluate current practices and develop specific strategies taking into account the specifics of the region.