Theoretical-methodological principles of the forming of regional recreation-tourist complexes (RTC) have been considered. Alongside with known principles of function-target approach, the organization and functioning of RTC is considered with position of the theory of integration of the economic structures. Objectivity of integration processes in investigation sphere has been motivated, the stages of evolution cycle of the development of RTC in the regions of Ukraine have been determined and analyzed. 

regional recreation-tourist complex, interindustry complex, systematic approach, integration processes, economic integration, target function, evolution cycle