Role and place of geographic knowledge as a component of tourism education

The present article is concerned with a role and place of geographic knowledge in training specialists the specializations Service, Tourism, Hotel Business Don State Technical University. Analysis disciplines, their interrelation mastery sequence performed. It was found that most effective from fundamental conceptual to principal highly specialized ones. Opinions students various courses, as well employers on importance tourism education are studied. Upward trends explored. Curricula for analyzed respect quantity disciplines hours devoted learning absolute terms percentage. A tend decrease study time defined may cast pall quality specialists. Problems grasping mastering corresponding skills identified. paper examines best possible modes sphere service, tourism, hospitality industry. Evidence students’ involvement into scientific workflows provided. Special attention paid internship future Ways enhance efficiency through optimization methods learn knowledge.