Architectural and environmental adaptation of tourism facilities in the Donetsk People's Republic: Problem statement

This article is about issue of architectural and environmental adaptation of tourism facilities in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR). It emphasizes the necessity of creating a comfortable and attractive tourist environment as a key factor for region’s development. The current condition of existing and potential tourism sites is analyzed. Main problems hindering the development of tourism are identified. It includes physical deterioration of facilities, failure to meet modern standards, and insufficient infrastructure for tourist using. The article outlines primary ways for further scientifically based development of principles and methods for architectural and environmental adaptation of tourism facilities. The aims of it: preserving cultural heritage, improving the quality of the tourist environment, ensuring sustainable development of domestic and inbound tourism in the Donetsk People’s Republic. Implementation of these principles will create conditions for the growth of internal and inbound tourism, thus contributing to the economic and social development of the region.