Actualization of educational tourism in the context of modern socio-cultural dynamics

In this article tourism is considered as a socio cultural phenomenon, its species diversity is analyzed, and priorities of cultural and educational activities in the field of tourism are outlined. Educational tourism in the modern world is becoming one of the most popular types of tourism, it acquires the character of a mass socio economic phenomenon, and is part of the lifestyle of a modern person. The range of services offered by travel agencies is replenished every year, companies offer various tours, anging from language courses to programs of complete systematic education abroad. The article analyzes the main features of educational tourism, which in turn affect the development of cultural and educational activities of the population.