SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN UZBEKISTAN: PATHWAYS, CHALLENGES, AND GLOBAL INTEGRATION
Keywords:
Keywords: Sustainable tourism, Uzbekistan, eco-tourism, community-based tourism, digital transformation, Silk Road, ESGAbstract
Abstract: Tourism is increasingly recognized as a driver of socio-economic
development, yet its rapid expansion raises concerns about sustainability. This paper
examines Uzbekistan’s tourism trajectory within the framework of sustainable tourism.
Drawing on global literature, statistical data, and comparative case studies, it explores
challenges such as environmental stress, infrastructure gaps, and stakeholder inequity,
while highlighting opportunities in eco-tourism, community participation, digital
transformation, and green investment. The analysis situates Uzbekistan’s tourism
sector within international sustainability frameworks, offering policy
recommendations for long-term resilience.
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