UZBEKISTAN'S FOOD TOURISM: CULINARY HERITAGE AND PROMOTION

Аннотация

As world practice shows, gastronomic tourism has proven itself to be a rather profitable item of the national economy, and it is no coincidence that even those countries whose gastronomic culture was previously unknown to man have taken up its development. Absolutely all countries have the conditions for the development of gastronomic tourism, and this is a unique distinctive feature of this type of tourism. Also, gastronomic tourism is not a seasonal holiday; a suitable tour can be approved for any time of the year. Culinary tourism is, to one degree or another, an integral part of all tours. But unlike other types of tourism, acquaintance with national cuisine becomes the main motive, goal and element of a gastronomic trip. Promotion of local farms and food producers is an integral part of any gastronomic tour. Buyers ofgastronomic tours need to decide onthe concept ofthe trip in advance. You can simply go to a country famous for its centuries-old culinary traditions and get acquainted with its attractions - bothedible and all therest. Key words:International tourism , labor productivity , economical and social activities, gastronomictourism,gastronomic culture, national cuisine.