PROBLEMS OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF TOURISM STUDENTS IN THE CONTEXT OF DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN FORMS OF TOURISM ACTIVITY

Abstract

Interest in the stated problem is due to the need to train competent specialists who meet the modern requirements of tourism activities. However, at the present stage, the fact of insufficient correspondence of the level of professional competence of students of the direction “Tourism” to the main trends in the development of the industry is noted. This article reveals results of the analysis of the main difficulties of professional training at the present stage and identification of directions that allow to overcome these difficulties and improve the professional competence of future specialists. Based on the study of the main features of the development of tourism activities, the researchers determine ways for improving the quality of vocational training of students, taking into account requirements of the labor market.