The Urgency and Necessity of Developing Effective Management Strategies for Tourism Clusters in Uzbekistan

Authors

  • Azimjon Avazkhonovich Pulotov Doctoral Student of The Academy of Public Administration, Under The President of The Republic of Uzbekistan, 100066, Tashkent, Islam Karimov Street, 45

Keywords:

Tourism Cluster, Uzbek Tourism, Effective Governance, Public-Private Partnership, Sustainable Tourism, Cluster Strategy, Tourism Infrastructure, Ecotourism

Abstract

The article provides a scientifically grounded analysis of the current state of tourism clusters in Uzbekistan, the main challenges in their management, and contemporary strategies for effective governance. Drawing on international best practices in tourism cluster management, it explores approaches to introducing professional cluster management, new forms of public-private partnerships in the sector, digital transformation, human capital development, and the principles of sustainable tourism. Practical proposals and recommendations are developed for creating effective management strategies for tourism clusters in Uzbekistan.

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2025-12-25

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Pulotov, A. A. (2025). The Urgency and Necessity of Developing Effective Management Strategies for Tourism Clusters in Uzbekistan. Central Asian Journal of Innovations on Tourism Management and Finance, 7(1), 371–377. Retrieved from https://cajitmf.casjournal.org/index.php/CAJITMF/article/view/1113

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Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): January

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