THE ROLE OF HISTORICAL-CULTURAL TOURISM SERVICES IN REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Keywords:
economic development, tourism services, historical and cultural tourism, service sector, employment, tourism exports, regional economy, competitiveness.Abstract
This article analyzes the role of historical and cultural tourism services in regional economic development using the example of the Kashkadarya region. The study examines the economic efficiency of tourism services, their role in increasing employment, their impact on the export of services, and their importance in forming regional competitiveness.
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