In international practice, the tourism sector has a significant impact on the growth of the country's production potential, income levels and employment, and the development of other sectors. The tourism sector is a fast-growing sector of the economy with constantly changing demographics and a diverse geography. Forecasts based on statistical analysis suggest that the share of tourism in the economy is significant. Thus, this sector is also considered a national economic priority of many countries around the world as the main driving force of socio-economic development.

    In general, the impact of tourism is divided into three main categories.

First, in addition to the direct impact of tourism sub-sectors such as air transport, hotels, and car rental companies on GDP, the indirect impact of other sectors also increases the importance of tourism. In addition, the tourism sector is a major provider of foreign exchange earnings for developing and transition countries;

The second is the impact of the development of the tourism sector on employment and socio-economic development of the regions. Thus, any development in this sector stimulates the creation of employment opportunities not only in cities, but also in the regions and rural areas through the development of numerous types of tourism, such as ecotourism, rural tourism, beach and religious tourism;

Third, the development of tourism leads to the development of infrastructure in various regions, including rural areas, by creating a strong infrastructure in the country. In addition, tourism also serves as a marketing tool for countries, as a successful tourism strategy helps to improve the country's image internationally. Finally, the tourism sector also supports efforts to promote environmental sustainability, cultural heritage, and local values.