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This paper rises the problem of how to measure the degree of implementation of the idea of sustainable development. Discusses the various typologies and divisions of indicators of sustainable development divisions, with particular emphasis on their application in tourism. Among the indicators were discussed indicators of sustainable tourism development recommended by the WTO (World Tourism Organization). In addition, discusses the system of indicators developed for the european tourism - VISIT. Reference was made to other methods used to assess the sustainability of tourism development. Stressed that the majority of measures used in monitoring sustainability is an integrated. Presented in the article an overview of the many indicators can request an absence of a single, universally accepted method for monitoring sustainable development and sustainable tourism.