The Role of Tourism in Development of the National Economy of Ukraine

The article analyzes the role of tourism industry in the economy of Ukraine. The place of tourism in the national economy of Ukraine and the constituents of tourism sphere, influencing the development of economy, are considered. The major directions and perspectives of development of tourism in Ukraine are identified. Among the main types of tourism that are popular and promising for our country are the following: educational, business, religious tourism. Business tourism is now on the decline, so it should be supported, because this type of tourism brings the State most revenue because business travelers often go on business trips at the expense of their companies and can afford to spend more than usual tourist. Educational tourism, too, can be considered promising, since foreign student not only learns in our country, he also travels around. Religious tourism is also growing, and it is not surprising, because Ukraine has a large number of religious institutions, known throughout the world. An analysis of the main indicators of the economic efficiency of tourism is carried out: contribution to GDP, employment, balance of payments, taxes.