The purpose of the study is to analyze the current economic situation of the global tourism sector and identify its main trends that characterize travel and tourism in 2020. Given the above purpose, it is necessary to highlight the main objectives of the article: − definition of the main tourist flows (inbound and outbound tourism); − determination of elements of the structure of the tourist sphere; − identification of pots, identification of factors influencing the development of tourism; − analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism; − formation of practical directions of improvement of the tourist industry.