This article provides a systematic analysis of the socio-economic significance of tourism digitalization in Uzbekistan. Drawing on the international experiences of South Korea, Singapore, Estonia, Spain, and Turkey, the study examines the impact of digital solutions such as smart tourism, e-visa systems, online booking platforms, digital marketing, and electronic payments on tourism development. The paper also evaluates recent trends in Uzbekistan’s digital infrastructure, electronic services coverage, tourist flows, and tourism exports. Comparative analysis reveals that effective use of ICT substantially enhances tourism efficiency, service quality, employment opportunities, and overall economic activity. The article concludes with recommendations aimed at further strengthening the digital transformation of the tourism sector.

This article provides a scientific analysis of the need to modernize the tourism services management system in Uzbekistan and identifies key challenges along with strategic directions for improvement. The study employs statistical analysis, comparative analysis, the TOWS matrix, and content analysis methods. The findings reveal that the sector still faces several critical issues, including institutional fragmentation, weak digital integration, uneven service quality across regions, limited staff qualifications, and insufficient marketing effectiveness. Furthermore, the research highlights that the development of smart tourism, implementation of digital platforms, adoption of international service quality standards, and increased involvement of local communities are crucial factors for modernizing the sector. The article proposes comprehensive solutions and serves as a valuable academic source for policymakers seeking to enhance tourism management in Uzbekistan

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the general theoretical interpretations of the concept of digital technologies and their specific content within the tourism sector based on a scientific approach. The study systematizes classical and contemporary definitions of digital technologies and examines their impact on economic and social processes. In addition, international scientific concepts related to digital technologies in tourism and the approaches of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) are reviewed, substantiating the sector-specific characteristics of this concept. The article proposes a new integrated authorial definition of digital technologies in tourism and justifies its scientific novelty. The research findings serve as a conceptual foundation for the development of tourism economics theory and for PhD-level academic research.