Preparation of Staff of Tourism-Recreational Sphere in Russia

Abstract

Subject. The domestic system of a professional training for tourist-recreational activity and resort business is considered in the article. The topic of the research can be considered actual due to the growing interest of the subjects of the tourist market to the development of the country's activities, the success of which depends on the availability of qualified personnel.Goals. Analysis of the system of higher education in the training of personnel for the tourism industry in Russia and abroad in the context of the development of the tourism industry. Formulating problems and identifying ways to improve it.Methodology. The research conducted by the authors is based on the results of an analysis of scientific works in the field of training of specialists in the tourism industry, as well as works devoted to improving the competitiveness of Russian education. Statistical processing subjected to a significant amount of data characterizing the state of the tourist market and the market of educational services in Russia.Results. The role of the system of higher education in the training of personnel for tourist and recreational activities from the position of development of domestic, including entry, tourism in the Russian Federation was considered in the research.Conclusion. It is concluded that the training areas implemented by the country's universities in the field of tourist and recreational activities and resort business are in demand by applicants. The recommendations on the improvement of the FGOS VO are formulated.