ANALYSIS OF THE DEVELOPMENT PROCESSES OF THE TOURISM SECTOR IN QASHQADARYO REGION DURING THE YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE

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This article analyzes the development processes of the tourism sector in the Kashkadarya Region during the years of independence. It examines the region's natural and cultural heritage, the development of tourism infrastructure, the opening of new tourist destinations, and the government support measures implemented. The article also analyzes the role of the tourism sector ineconomic and social development and its contribution to the region's sustainabledevelopment. Keywords:Kashkadarya Region, tourism, development, years of independence, natural resources, cultural heritage, infrastructure, tourist destinations, economic development, social development, tourisminfrastructure, government support. The ongoing large-scale economic reforms in our country and the concept of tourism development require fundamental changes in the content and functions of the institutional structure of the sector. Therefore, regulating tourism, managing it, and improving the state's intervention in thesectorare considered important. The modern economy of Uzbekistan must be based not only on efficient production but also on the development of service sectors. Support for specialized business entities in the tourism industry, establishing low-cost aviation routes, training and improving the qualifications ofprofessionals inthe sector, and other such matters are among thekey areas offocus. Today, tourism in developed countries has become a strategic part of their economies, with itsown unique driving force. The role of tourismin thegross domesticproduct of these countries continues to grow steadily. Therefore, the development of tourism is one of the priority economictasks for us1. The ongoing large-scale economic reforms in the country and the concept of tourism development necessitate fundamental changes in the content and functions of the institutional structure of the sector. Therefore, regulating tourism, managing it, and improving state intervention institutionsare considered crucial. Resolving existing problems in tourism infrastructure, improving the quality of services offered, actively promoting national tourism products in global markets, and enhancing the human resource potential of the tourism sector are key areas for increasing the effectiveness of ongoing reforms in the tourism sector. This includes improving the number of foreign tourists visiting the country, particularly in regions like Qashqadaryo, by developing modern tourism industry facilities that meet international standards, responding to tourists' needs and demands. The rapid development of tourism infrastructure, including hotels, accommodation facilities, 1МирзиёевШ.М.ЯнгиЎзбeкиcтoнтараққиётстратегияси.Б.68 page415 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ISSN:2692-5206,ImpactFactor:12,23 AmericanAcademicpublishers,volume05,issue02,2025 Journal: https://www.academicpublishers.org/journals/index.php/ijai dining establishments, transport-logistics systems, information centers, and essential transport andengineering-communication infrastructure, is required to meet thesegoals2 . Since the early years of independence, regional divisions dealing with tourism issues have been established in our republic. In 1993, the "Uzbektourism" National Company’s regional divisionwas established intheQashqadaryo region3. According to the decision of the "Uzbektourism" National Company's Board on February 25, 2003, the "Uzbektourism" National Company’s Qashqadaryo region Tourism and Excursion Bureau was reorganized under this name4. The main task of this organization was defined as the development ofall tourism andtourism-related sectors in theregion. In 1994, according to the results of the work carried out by the "Uzbektourism" National Company's Qashqadaryo regional division, the "Hamroh" team in the division system, as well as the Koson Sair and Excursions Bureau, and the Shahrisabz restaurants were unable to complete the planned tasks. In contrast, the 105-bed "Shahrisabz" and 117-bed "Tong" hotels under the regional divisionexceeded theplanned service targets for19945. So, in Kashkadarya region in 1991 there were 28.3 thousand people6, in 1995 -1.7 thousand7,in 1999-41.2thousand8. In 2003, according to the "Uzbektourism" National Company Qashqadaryo region, the planned total volume of operations was 75,000 thousand soums, but it reached 91,479 thousand soums. The profit target was 3,500 thousand soums, and the actual result was 1,109.4 thousand soums. In the Qashqadaryo region, there were 2 hotels with 148 beds in the region's tourist accommodation network. "Qashqadaryo Sayyoh" has 1 hotel with 97 beds, and "Shahrisabz Sayyoh" has 1hotel with 51beds, all belonging totheir respective tourismorganizations.9 In 2004, more than 31 thousand tourists visited the region. From January to September 2008, 5,806 tourists stayed in the region. In comparison, in 2007, their number was 2,424. During the first three quarters of 2008, nearly 30 thousand local and foreign touris