Theoretical fundamentals of determination of recreational and tourist potential of rural areas

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to analyze the main interpretations of the concept of “recreational and tourist potential” and to determine the recreational and tourist potential of rural areas. The methodology of the survey consists of implementation of systematic approach to the researched problems and the use of various general scientific and special research methods (tabular, grouping, comparison). The scientific novelty of the obtained results stipulates modern scientific and theoretical approaches and variety of interpretation approaches of the recreational and tourist potential of rural areas. Conclusions. The study identified the recreational and tourist potential of rural areas as a set of natural, historical, cultural and other resources related to rural areas, tourist infrastructure that help meet the needs of the population in recreational and tourist activities. The main components of the recreational and tourist potential of rural areas are also identified. Key words: recreational potential, recreational and tourist potential, recreational and tourist resources, rural areas, tourism, tourist potential.