Theoretic and economic aspects of tourist destination concept

The paper presents a retrospective analysis of the concept of " tourist destination". The content of the term is specified, the main characteristics influencing the formation of a tourist destination attractive image are given. The types of tourist destinations are characterized. A new approach to the classification of tourist destinations is offered. It is based on the level of tourist awareness of the destination and its attractiveness for the tourist. Special attention is devoted to studying of the tourist destinations in the context of cruise business.