Application of digital solutions in tourist activities has predetermined the specifics of genesis of a digital ecosystem as a basis for the development of a tourist area. The goal of this research is determination of a vector for the development of tourist ecosystems in Russia promoting economic and social efficiency of functioning of Russian regions, creation of a seamless digital environment for optimization of operations of various hospitality and tourism enterprises, justification of prerequisites for the formation of a legal basis regulating digital activities. Through the course of the study, we have explored scientific papers on the digital transformation of tourism, Russian legislation in the field of tourism digitization, expert reviews of Russian and international forums; industry reports by specialized consulting companies; comparative statistical data on the digital transformation of the tourism industry, and the Study of digital ecosystems in Russia conducted by Ye.T. Gaidar Institute for Economic Policy. As a result of application of statistical and graphical research methods we could conclude that the dynamics of tourism development during the postpandemic period is positive, among other reasons, due to the broad spectrum of digital instruments and devices systemically applied in the tourism industry. We concluded that a significant contribution to the recovery of the tourist flows was made by the state projects and programs, cooperation in the field of international tourism within BRICS and other associations and organizations. Based on comparative analysis, key elements of a digital ecosystem were revealed, which via integration processes should optimize the procedures boosting the quality of provision of tourist services. A sociological survey conducted among the executives of large Russian hospitality enterprises and a comparative analysis of its results versus the data of a similar European study allowed to reveal the factors of digital transformation that have the biggest impact on digitization of operation of tourist enterprises, among others, determining the distinct characteristics of a Russian tourist entrepreneurship. As a result of the conducted study, deterrent points of Russian ecosystem development were determined, among others, in the area of legal regulators, which have to be overcome to stimulate intensive development of the industry.