The textbook discusses the economic space of tourism, the peculiarities of the functioning of tourist enterprises, as well as factors affecting their development. The main indicators of economic statistics are presented, with the help of which an entrepreneur can analyze the state of affairs of a tourist enterprise, develop options for management decisions and assess the degree of achievement of the tasks assigned to the enterprise. A description of the essence of entrepreneurship in general, its types, functions and types of entrepreneurial activity in tourism is given.