The article gives focus to the cluster approach as a strategic development tool securing consistent and sustainable tourism development. The authors dwell upon the preconditions for boundary-region tourism development and identify the factors contributing to the successful generation and stable development of the boundary-region tourist clusters.
boundary regions, strategic management, cluster approach, boundary-region tourist cluster, tourist product, tourist resources
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