ANALYSIS OF THE STATE AND DYNAMICS OF TOURISM AND RECREATIONAL RESOURCES UTILIZATION IN UZBEKISTAN

Abstract

The article examines the issue of effective utilization of tourism and recreational resources in Uzbekistan and its impact on the economic efficiency of the tourism sector as well as the share in the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Based on the review of scientific literature, various theoretical approaches to the management of recreational resources are analyzed. Statistical indicators for 2019–2024 were studied using data from the State Committee on Statistics, the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Heritage, and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The results of the research demonstrate that during the pandemic years the use of resources sharply declined; however, in 2022–2023, due to the expansion of infrastructure and the increase in the number of tourists, the economic significance of tourism grew and its share in GDP reached 5.5%. These findings confirm that the effective use of tourism and recreational resources is a decisive factor in ensuring the sustainable development of the tourism industry and enhancing its economic potential.