M.M. Morozov

The issues of socio-economic importance of tourism within the framework of territorial development are considered. The appearance of new so-called “transformed tourists”, which in the course of travel pays much attention to the issues of ecology, the development of the planet and socio-cultural ties, the change of self and the world around them. It discusses the issues of social and environmental responsibility of the tourist business in the UNWTO documents, as well as in the domestic practice of developing responsible tourism.

The information base of tourism management on mega-, macro-, meso- and microlevels is considered, the specificity of tourism statistics at these levels is reflected. It is noted that with the appearance of such concepts as cluster and destination, there are certain difficulties in the formation of statistical data. The indicators that are used at different levels of tourism management, as well as the main forms of statistical reporting of travel agencies and collective accommodation facilities are considered. The main problems of information management in the sphere of tourism are formulated.

This article deals with the insurance risks involved in tour operator business in connection with the implementation of compulsory fi nancial security, their interaction with insurance companies. Tour operators are considered insurance risks arising from the fi nancial insolvency of the insurance company or the suspension of its activities. Article analyzes the impact of insurance risks on tour operators activities.