Organizational and Economic Aspects of Agrarian Tourism Activity Management in Uzbekistan: Analysis, Changes, And Prospects

Abstract

Objectives: The primary objective of this article is to investigate the organizational and economic facets associated with the management of agricultural tourism in Uzbekistan. The focus is on understanding the potential for the rapid development of the country's economy through the promotion of agricultural tourism activities.
 
 Methods: The study engages in theoretical research, culminating in the development of an author's definition of agricultural tourism. This definition is crafted by synthesizing insights from both foreign and local scholars. The research employs a multifactor econometric analysis, utilizing multifactorial production functions and related functions, to examine the factors influencing the development of agrarian tourism. The chosen objects of observation are tourist enterprises in Fergana and Tashkent regions engaged in agrarian tourism, with financial and economic data being key components of the analysis. Additionally, econometric models are formulated to depict changes in income volume from agrarian tourism services, based on multi-factor linkages, and medium-term forecast indicators are established.
 
 Results: The article presents the findings of the analysis of 19 administrative-territorial units in the Fergana region, evaluating the existing conditions and resource potential for the development of agrarian tourism activities. Integrated indicators, reflecting the overall potential for each region, are determined through the integration of various parameters. The article employs the Sterjess formula to group these integrated indicators, leading to the categorization of regions into four zones concerning the development of agricultural tourism activities.
 
 Conclusion: Based on the comprehensive research conducted, the article concludes with practical proposals and recommendations. These are aimed at fostering the development of agrarian tourism activity in Uzbekistan and enhancing the overall efficiency of activity management in this sector. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of leveraging the identified zones for targeted strategies to maximize the economic benefits of agricultural tourism in the country.