DEVELOPING CROSS-BORDER TOURISM SERVICES EXPORT IN UZBEKISTAN'S BORDER REGIONS: OPPORTUNITIES AND POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS

Abstract

This article examines the opportunities for developing the export of cross-border tourism services in the Republic of Uzbekistan, with a focus on selected border regions. The research analyzes tourist flows, the structure of tourism service exports, and the economic impact of cross-border relations using the case studies of the Fergana Valley, Surkhandarya, and Karakalpakstan regions. Based on statistical analysis, SWOT evaluation, and comparative methods, the tourism potential of these regions, existing constraints, and directions for expanding cross-border tourism are identified. The article concludes with specific policy recommendations aimed at enhancing the export of tourism services.