TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND STRATEGY IN UZBEKISTAN (UNTIL 2000)

This scientific article analyzes the role of the tourism sector in the national economy, its contribution to the formation of foreign currency revenues, and development trends based on international experience. In particular, the dynamics of rapid growth in tourism revenues are illustrated through the examples of Austria and Hungary. Furthermore, the tourism potential of the Republic of Uzbekistan, including its geographical location, historical and cultural heritage, natural and climatic conditions, and infrastructure opportunities, is scientifically substantiated. The article examines the strategic directions, priority tasks, and phased reforms for tourism development in the 1990s, highlighting the sector’s contribution to economic growth, employment, and international integration.