The Development Trends of Uzbekistan’s Hotel Industry and ESG Readiness Analysis
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https://doi.org/10.51699/cajitmf.v7i3.1278Keywords:
Hotel industry, ESG, sustainable development, green tourism, hospitality, corporate governance, UzbekistanAbstract
This article analyzes the modern development trends of the hotel industry of Uzbekistan and the level of readiness of the industry to implement ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) principles from a scientific, theoretical and practical perspective. The study examines the institutional transformation of the hotel industry, service diversification, green transformation and transition to sustainable management. It also explores the opportunities, challenges and priorities for integrating the ESG concept into the hotel business in Uzbekistan.
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