Tourism and recreation in rural areas: problem of cluster approach

Abstract

This study examines modern rural changes associated with the transition from an economy focused on production to an economy focused on services, which in the future will allow the formation of tourist clusters within rural areas. The history of the formation of a scientific view on such concepts as "rural", "rural area", "rural tourism and recreation" is studied. Three main characteristics that clearly define the districts as rural were studied: population density and size of the settlement, land use and economy, traditional public structures. The spectrum of tourist and recreational activities in the countryside has been formed, which make up its attractiveness through attractions and the development of relevant types of tourism. The potential aspects of the development of rural tourism are identified. An analysis of socio-economic, cultural, and physical influences on the development of tourism and recreation in rural areas was proposed. A number of dynamic processes in the measurement of world trends are highlighted. The general strategy of the tourist cluster is proposed.