FORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT STAGES OF THE TOURISM SECTOR IN THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN

Abstract

This paper analyzes the formation and development stages of the tourism sector in the Republic of Uzbekistan within the framework of national economic reforms and globalization processes. It highlights the key stages of the industry’s evolution - from the establishment of its legal foundations in the early years of independence to its transformation into a strategic sector of the national economy. The study focuses on institutional reforms, diversification of tourism products, and integration of Uzbekistan into the global tourism market. It also emphasizes the development of modern tourism types such as ecological, pilgrimage, and gastronomic tourism, as well as their socio-economic significance for sustainable growth.