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INCREASING THE EFFICIENCY OF DOMESTIC TOURISM ACTIVITIES THROUGH DEVELOPING TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

MENINGKATKAN EFISIENSI KEGIATAN PARIWISATA DOMESTIK MELALUI PENGEMBANGAN INFRASTRUKTUR TRANSPORTASI
Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): December:
DOI : https://doi.org/10.21070/acopen.10.2025.11783
Published : Jul 26, 2025

Turopov Maksudjon (1)

(1) Researcher at Tashkent University of Architecture and Construction, Uzbekistan
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Abstract:

Background: Domestic tourism has emerged as a strategic lever for economic and socio-cultural development in many nations. Specific Background: In Uzbekistan, tourism policy has increasingly emphasized enhancing internal mobility and regional connectivity. Knowledge Gap: However, despite a rich cultural and natural heritage, limitations in transport infrastructure have hindered the efficient utilization of domestic tourism potential. Aim: This study aims to examine the role of transport infrastructure development—airports, railways, public transport, and digital mobility solutions—in enhancing domestic tourism efficiency between 2020 and 2024. Results: Statistical analysis indicates that infrastructural investments, such as the modernization of Samarkand and Tashkent airports and the introduction of high-speed trains and metro systems, contributed to a substantial rise in domestic tourist flows (from 20.1 million in 2022 to 22.7 million in 2024). Novelty: The study introduces a holistic framework linking transport modernization with territorial tourism development, integrating infrastructural, economic, and digital dimensions. Implications: The findings underscore that without inclusive, modern, and strategically aligned transport systems, domestic tourism cannot realize its full economic and social potential-highlighting the need for equitable regional planning, digitization, and public-private partnership initiatives.
Highlights:




  • Strategic Role of Transport
    Efficient, modern, and inclusive transport infrastructure is essential for enhancing access to tourist destinations and increasing tourist satisfaction.




  • Positive Impact of Reforms (2020–2024)
    Major upgrades like Samarkand and Tashkent airport modernization, introduction of high-speed trains, and metro expansion have boosted domestic tourism flow significantly.




  • Remaining Challenges & Solutions
    Issues such as unequal regional access, underdeveloped rural transport, and lack of digital platforms persist; recommendations include digitalization, private sector partnerships, and promotion of eco-transport solutions.




Keywords: Transport Infrastructure, Domestic Tourism, Uzbekistan, Public Transport, Infrastructure Reform

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