Tourism in uzbekistan

TOURISM IN UZBEKISTAN

Abstract: This article reveals aspects of the development of tourism in Uzbekistan. As we know, the republic has opportunities for the development of international and domestic tourism, as evidenced by the many objects of material and cultural heritage, natural and climatic conditions, unique national cuisine and unsurpassed hospitality of the Uzbek people attract travelers. The purpose of this study is to analyze the development of international tourism in Uzbekistan.
Key words: international tourism, service, opportunities of tourism, recreation, infrastructure

Introduction

In recent years in Uzbekistan, along with traditional forms of travel, ecotourism, geotourism, agritourism, medical tourism and gastronomic tourism have also developed. Uzbekistan places particular emphasis on the modernization of the tourism industry, the development and improvement of the regulatory framework for the sustainable development of the industry, and the organization of tourist services in accordance with international standards. Government policy is aimed at developing tourism, so that this area in the future should become one of the drivers for accelerating the integrated development of regions and their infrastructure, helping to solve such important socio- economic tasks as creating hundreds of thousands of new jobs, ensuring diversification and accelerated development of regions increasing incomes, the level and quality of life of the population, increasing the volume of foreign exchange earnings, improving the image and investment attractiveness of the country. The average annual growth rate of foreign visitors to 2016 over the past five years was 8%. In 2017, this figure is 32.7% more than in 2016. For eleven months of 2018, the number of foreign tourists exceeded the figures for the same period in 2017 by almost 2 times.
The preferences and expectations of tourists were studied by questioning. The results of the survey show that tourists come to Uzbekistan, having sufficient information, a certain motivation and with purposeful aspiration. Visitors showed high interest in historical tourist tours and visits to museums, galleries, excursions, cultural events, visits to the countryside, walking / hiking, shopping and ecotourism. The majority of tourists are satisfied with the general quality of the standards of accommodation facilities, tourist products, transport services, food and overall quality of service, and also feel safe during the trip. Most tourists intend to visit Uzbekistan again within 5 years.
Currently, tourism is one of the leading sectors of the global economy. Therefore, Uzbekistan places particular emphasis on the modernization of the tourism industry, the development and improvement of the regulatory framework for the sustainable development of the industry, and the organization of tourist services in accordance with international standards. During the years of independence, significant actions were implemented in Uzbekistan in terms of the development of this sphere with the preservation and enhancement of the historical and cultural heritage of the people, the

revival of national traditions and customs, restoration and arrangement of the country's attractions.
From the first years of independence, Uzbekistan has been actively increasing cooperation with international organizations, and regularly comes up with initiatives to deepen cooperation in the field of tourism.
The current trend of the tourism industry confirms the need to study the prerequisites, system analysis of the dynamics of tourism development, identifying preferences and expectations of tourists, timely correction and modernization of the system of measures, taking into account the existing realities and prospects, which served as the basis for this study