摘要:AbstractIn this article, basing on the literature studies, the specificity of tourism clusters was explained and the characteristics that can differentiate clusters’ structures were identified. The main research purpose of the article was identification and comparative analysis of the functioning of tourism clusters in the macro-region of Eastern Poland. It covered a number of factors. For the purpose of the objective realization, the method of analysis of the secondary sources was used. The results allowed for identifying common features of clusters, differentiation, identification of strengths, weakness of the activities of many clusters as well as threats. They formed the basis for recommendation of courses of action, which will contribute to the further development of the existing clusters and their better use in improving the competitiveness, and the regional development position.