Sustainable Economic Growth Through Tourism Under The Green Economy Framework

Tourism has become one of the fastest growing competitive sectors in the global economy. The number ofinternational tourists has reached 1.8 billion, while tourism revenues account for 1.7 trillion US dollars, representing 7% ofworld exports and 29% of services exports. Tourism revenues rank third in world exports after the chemical industry andfuel and energy resources. Consequently, tourism today occupies a key place in the economies of many countries. Theinnovative development of tourism remains one of the most urgent challenges in the global economy.Extensive scientific and practical research is being conducted worldwide to enhance tourism potential, introducenew services, create tourism brands, increase competitiveness, and apply statistical methods for assessing tourismdevelopment. However, the issues of statistical evaluation of tourism remain insufficiently addressed, which emphasizesthe need to expand research geography, increase tourism’s share in GDP, and turn it into one of the most profitablesectors.The purpose of this article is to explore the role of tourism in ensuring sustainable economic growth within the frameworkof the green economy. The research highlights the importance of integrating environmental sustainability into the tourismsector to minimize ecological impacts, improve energy efficiency, and preserve cultural and natural heritage. Specialattention is paid to the interconnection between the principles of the green economy and sustainable tourism, emphasizingtheir combined contribution to long-term economic stability