STUDYING THE INDICATORS OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AND ETHNIC GROUPS IN AIMAGS OF THE WESTERN REGION AND IN THE KHÖVSGÖL AIMAG OF MONGOLIA

23 Mongolian ethnic groups live on the territory of Mongolia. Specific traditions, lifestyle and culture of an ethnic group may not be of interest, but on the other hand, performances prepared specifically for tourists (dances, wedding ceremonies, etc.), that is, advertising buildings, constructions, villages, clothing, food, souvenirs and travel information are not sufficiently accessible, due to the lack of local tourism research, public awareness campaigns and public outreach. The purpose is to study the socio-cultural resources and tourism opportunities of an ethnic group based on the satisfaction of tourists. Research methods: The survey was sent to 150 tourists, who visited ethnic groups and their territories. The sampling data were processed on the SPSS v23 statistical program, a test of the authenticity of the variables was carried out, analyzed by descriptive statistics and calculated. The result of this study on the resources and opportunities of the ethnic group is consistent with indicators of sustainable tourism development.