INTERNATIONAL TOURISM: THEORETICAL AND METHODOLOGICAL APPROACHES AND CLASSIFICATION

Abstract

This thesis explores the theoretical and methodological approaches to international tourism studies. It examines the socio-economic nature of tourism, its role in globalization processes, and various perspectives presented in academic literature. Special attention is given to the classification of tourism types, criteria for categorization, and the economic, cultural, and ecological impacts of international tourism. Furthermore, the paper analyzes modern classification methods, international practices, and their potential integration into national tourism policies