In the course of the rapid development of science, the topic of the emergence and implementation of innovations in science and practical life is widespread within the social demand. Based on this, the article considers the introduction of innovations in the field of tourism as an important factor for survival in the face of growing competition in the tourism market. Approaches to reveal the essence of innovations are considered from the standpoint of three approaches. Also, on the basis of this methodology, directions for classifying innovations in the field of tourism and directions for innovative development through the introduction of information technologies in the field of tourism are proposed.