The Role of Ecotourism and Its Prospective Directions in Uzbekistan's Tourism Sector

Uzbekistan possesses rich natural resources, diverse landscapes, and unique ecosystems, providing great opportunities for ecotourism development. Tourism contributes not only to economic benefits, creation of new jobs, and increasing foreign currency inflows but also plays a significant role in addressing social, cultural, and political issues. Therefore, studying tourism from a scientific perspective and developing sustainable development strategies in regions is of great importance.