ENTREPRENEURSHIP AS A DRIVER OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
Keywords:
globalization, enterpreneurship, tourism, hospitality, local development, historical heritage, modernization.Abstract
This article explores the role of entrepreneurship in the development of the tourism industry in Uzbekistan. The country, rich in historical heritage and natural beauty, has made significant strides in expanding its tourism sector in recent years. By examining the current state of tourism, the potential for entrepreneurial ventures, and the government’s role in fostering a conducive environment for growth, the paper highlights key areas of development. Challenges and opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as the impact of modernization and infrastructure improvements, are also discussed. The article concludes by suggesting strategic recommendations for further enhancing the tourism industry’s entrepreneurial landscape in Uzbekistan.
References
1. Agarwal S. Financial Constraints and Small Business Growth in Tourism: A Global Perspective. Journal of Tourism Research, 22(4), 2018.- P.381-402.
2. Carlsen J. Entrepreneurship in Tourism: The Emerging Small Business Sector. Journal of Tourism Studies, 12(1), 2001.- P.55-63.
3. Digital Transformation and Tourism in Uzbekistan. UzReport, 2021.
4. FDI Magazine. "Exploring Uzbekistan’s Rural Tourism Potential.", 2022.
5. Global Sustainable Tourism Council. "Green Tourism and Sustainability: Opportunities for Uzbekistan.", 2023.
6. Gürsoy D. Tourism Entrepreneurship: The Role of Government Policies. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 20(6), 2008.-P. 601-617.
7. Hjalager A. M. A Review of Innovation Research in Tourism. Tourism Management, 31(1), 2010.-P.1-12.
8. Improving Infrastructure for Sustainable Development in Uzbekistan. World Bank, 2020.
9. International Labour Organization (ILO). "Skills Development in Uzbekistan’s Tourism Industry.", 2022.
10. Khodjaev T. "Eco-Tourism in Uzbekistan: Sustainable Development and New Trends.", 2020.
11. Khodjaeva Z., Ergasheva D. Tourism as a Tool for Sustainable Economic Growth in Uzbekistan. Central Asian Economic Review, 15(3), 2020.-P.122-135.
12. Morrison A. Entrepreneurship in the Tourism Industry: The Role of Innovation. Tourism Management, 25(1), 2004.P.- 35-44.
