Academia Open
Vol 10 No 1 (2025): June (In Progress)
Geography. Anthropology. Recreation

Analysis of Safari Tourism Development Opportunities in Kashkadarya Region
Analisis Peluang Pengembangan Pariwisata Safari di Wilayah Kashkadarya


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  • Ro‘ziyev Bobir Akramovich*
Ro‘ziyev Bobir Akramovich
Doctoral Candidate, Karshi State University, Uzbekistan *

(*) Corresponding Author
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21070/acopen.10.2025.10739
Published March 5, 2025
Keywords
  • Safari tourism,
  • Kashkadarya region,
  • tourism infrastructure,
  • socio-economic development,
  • sustainable tourism,
  • Uzbekistan
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Akramovich, R. B. (2025). Analysis of Safari Tourism Development Opportunities in Kashkadarya Region. Academia Open, 10(1), 10.21070/acopen.10.2025.10739. https://doi.org/10.21070/acopen.10.2025.10739

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Abstract

General Background: Tourism is a crucial driver of economic growth, particularly in emerging destinations. Specific Background: The Kashkadarya region of Uzbekistan has significant potential for safari tourism, yet infrastructure gaps and sustainability challenges persist. Knowledge Gap: Despite increased tourist arrivals and revenue, there is limited research on the socio-economic impact of tourism and strategies for sustainable development in Kashkadarya. Aims: This study evaluates the socio-economic impact of tourism and explores the development potential of safari tourism in the region. Results: A mixed-methods approach, including statistical analysis (2017–2024), interviews with stakeholders, and field surveys of 1,564 tourism sites, revealed a 65% rise in tourist arrivals (2.54 million in 2024) and a tenfold increase in foreign currency revenue ($105.8 million). However, infrastructure disparities, limited eco-friendly transport, and uneven lodging distribution remain challenges. Novelty: The study proposes a framework integrating infrastructure modernization, eco-innovation, and community engagement to enhance sustainable tourism development. Implications: Findings highlight the need for equitable infrastructure investment, environmental sustainability, and stakeholder collaboration to position Kashkadarya as a leading safari tourism destination in Central Asia. Future research should explore agro-tourism and digital nomadism to further diversify the regional tourism economy.

Highlights:

  1. Issue: Tourism growth in Kashkadarya faces infrastructure and sustainability challenges.
  2. Findings: Tourist arrivals +65%, revenue ×10, but infrastructure gaps persist.
  3. Solution: Modernization, eco-innovation, and community engagement for sustainable tourism.

Keywords: Safari tourism, Kashkadarya region, tourism infrastructure, socio-economic development, sustainable tourism, Uzbekistan

 

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