This article examines the theoretical and methodological foundations of efficiency in tourist-recreational zones. The economic essence of efficiency is analyzed based on national and international academic sources. The ratio between outputs and utilized resources is substantiated as a key evaluation criterion. The importance of economic, social, and infrastructural indicators in assessing tourist-recreational zone performance is highlighted. Tourist flow, investment return, and employment level are identified as major indicators of efficiency. The necessity of a comprehensive assessment approach is emphasized. The role of tourist zones in regional development is clarified. The findings contribute to improving mechanisms for enhancing efficiency. The proposed approach provides a scientific basis for sustainable tourism development

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the state of use of natural tourist resources in the Samarkand region and strategies for their effective development. The possibilities of developing ecotourism, health tourism and adventure tourism based on the existing ecological, geological, hydrological and landscape resources in the region are considered. Also, proposals are put forward based on strategic approaches developed on the basis of digital technologies, ecological balance and the principles of sustainable tourism. As a result of the analysis, it is necessary to create an econometric model necessary for predicting the tourist potential of the region and use the model to predict all indicators in the tourism sector of the region.

Tourism is one of the most profitable and rapidly growing sectors of the global economy. Its significant role not only in the economies of individual countries but also in the development of regions as a whole makes the improvement of management processes in this field highly relevant. The key characteristic of tourism, unlike production, is the prevention of resource depletion through effective management. This article examines international experience in managing tourism resources and enhancing mechanisms for efficient management, analyzes key factors, and provides practical recommendations for applying foreign experience in Uzbekistan.

This article provides a scientific analysis of the economic essence, structural features, and role of tourism and recreational services in the national economic system, focusing on the fact that, despite the high tourism potential, its impact on the country's economic development is relatively low. The article proposes and discusses the implementation of assessment methods that allow for cross-sector and international comparisons of Uzbekistan's tourism and recreational potential within the national reporting system, a pressing issue in the tourism sector.

This article highlights tourism development trends within Uzbekistan's national economy. It analyzes statistical indicators recorded in the tourism sector and, based on these indicators, proposes scientific and practical solutions for the sustainable development of the tourism sector.