The article analyzes the state and trends of international tourism. The study of the indicators’ dynamics of international tourism in Russia shows the country’s involvement in the world process of tourism development, still low sectoral financial indicators, but favorable trends for the development of the tourism industry and increasing competitiveness. In the current conditions of the fight against coronavirus and the introduction of measures to prevent a pandemic, the crisis of activity is accompanied by a sharp decline in international tourism and significant economic losses. Solutions for the restoration of the tourism industry are beginning to be implemented by supporting domestic tourism, improving the quality of recreation services and health of citizens.

A retrospective study of the small hotels` development in the Republic of Crimea was conducted. The normative acts regulating the activity of hotels in the Crimean region in the period 1995-2020 were systematized. The main types of small hotels and their legal conditions were highlighted. The prospects and necessary measures of state support for the development of small-capacity hotels were formulated.