Prospects for the development of the tourism sector in the region (using the example of the Volgograd region)

The article examines the importance of the tourism sector for Russia, as well as for the development of domestic tourism in the regions. The Volgograd region was chosen as the object of the study, in relation to which the analysis of socio-economic development was carried out. The assessment of the region’s potential for the development of the tourism sector on its territory is presented, the key factors and directions of the development of this process are considered. The purpose of the work is to identify the prospects for the development of the regional tourism sector.