Strategic Cooperation Between the State and Business in the Tourism Industry

Purpose: This study aims to develop directions for improving the organisational and economic mechanisms of public–private partnership in Ukraine’s tourism sector, based on a comparison with international practice and an analysis of regional tourism tax revenues from 2021 to 2024. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study examines public-private partnership mechanisms in tourism infrastructure development and destination management. It combines a narrative review of 32 purposively selected publications (2021–2025) with official statistics for 24 regions of Ukraine; the research instrument was an analytical matrix of five partnership dimensions, and data were analysed using comparative and trend analyses. Research Limitation: The proposed mechanisms, derived from secondary data, have not been empirically validated. Findings: Effective government–business interaction in tourism depends on a clear distribution of responsibilities, the integration of environmental and social criteria into partnership projects, and the institutionalisation of local community participation. These factors strengthen investment effectiveness, improve destination management, and enhance the long-term sustainability of tourism development. Practical Implication: The findings provide guidance for improving tourism policy, designing effective public-private partnership models, and strengthening the governance of tourism destinations. Social Implication: Strengthened cooperation between the public and private sectors contributes to sustainable tourism, greater community engagement, and balanced regional development. Originality/Value: The study proposes an integrated framework for enhancing organisational and economic mechanisms of state–business cooperation by incorporating sustainable development principles into tourism governance and destination management.