Ishanxodjayeva Dildora Aleksandrovna,
Singapore Management Development Institute in Tashkent
Director of Research, Innovations and International Relations
E-mail: dishankhodjaeva@mdis.uz
ORCID: 0000-0002-3997-7412
Abstract. This scientific article critically examines the need to develop tourism in the Republic of Uzbekistan and identifies it as an urgent social need. In the study focusing on social indicators, the current state of the tourism sector of our country is analyzed in detail, and special attention is paid to its socio-economic growth opportunities. The study explores the complexities of tourism development, exploring key social indicators such as job creation, community engagement and cultural preservation. Based on foreign experiences, the article examines successful models of other countries to inform strategies for the development of Uzbekistan’s tourism sector. This provides a nuanced view of the challenges and opportunities inherent in aligning tourism development with community well-being. By exploring the interrelationship between social indicators and foreign best practices, the paper provides important insights for formulating policies and initiatives that can transform Uzbekistan into a thriving and socially responsible tourism destination.
Keywords: tourism, tourist services, social indicators