FOREIGN EXPERIENCE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL TOURISM

Abstract

This section examines the development of regional tourism through the lens of international experience, focusing on the approaches used in developed European countries such as the United Kingdom, Spain, France, and Italy. It highlights the role of state regulation, organizational structures, and strategic planning in promoting tourism at national and regional levels. The paper analyzes Italy’s strategic planning methodology, including the categorization of actions by economic effectiveness and implementation speed, and the operational tools employed to ensure coordination among stakeholders. Key strategic directions include culture and heritage management, competitiveness and employment, tourist-centered approaches, and integration and coordination among tourism operators. Based on the Italian experience, practical recommendations are proposed for Uzbekistan, emphasizing the development of a national tourism strategic plan, regional autonomy, branding, and tourist-centered strategies. The proposed measures aim to enhance regional tourism attractiveness, increase foreign tourist arrivals, and stimulate socio-economic development in Uzbekistan’s regions.