THE COMPREHENSIVE EVOLUTION OF LEISURE TOURISM IN UZBEKISTAN: QUANTITATIVE METRICS, CULTURAL INTEGRATION, AND STRATEGIC DIVERSIFICATION
Keywords:
Uzbekistan, leisure tourism, tourism development, cultural heritage, sustainable tourism, destination diversification, tourism infrastructure, Silk Road tourism.Abstract
Background: Uzbekistan's tourism industry has undergone substantial structural transformation, evolving from a destination primarily associated with historical Silk Road heritage into an increasingly diversified international tourism market. Government reforms, visa liberalization, transport modernization, and investment in hospitality infrastructure have contributed to the expansion of international visitor flows.
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