THE USE AND OPPORTUNITIES OF BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY IN THE TOURISM SECTOR
Keywords:
Blockchain, tourism technology, digital transformation, smart contracts, secure payments, data transparency, decentralized platforms, Uzbekistan tourism, innovation in tourism, travel tech.Abstract
This paper explores the potential applications and advantages of blockchain technology within the tourism industry. As tourism continues to embrace digital transformation, blockchain offers innovative solutions to long-standing challenges such as payment security, data transparency, identity verification, and supply chain management. The study analyzes how blockchain can enhance trust between stakeholders, streamline transactions, reduce fraud, and improve the efficiency of booking systems and customer services. Specific attention is given to how blockchain could be adopted in Uzbekistan’s tourism sector to support its digitalization goals. The paper also highlights the limitations, including scalability issues, regulatory uncertainties, and the need for technological infrastructure.
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