BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN THE TOURISM INDUSTRY
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23375228Abstract
The primary objective of this research is to examine business opportunities in the tourism industry, particularly the potential long-term economic benefits of nature-based tourism for local communities and national gross domestic product (GDP). Using Tajikistan as the main case study, the research explores the tourism potential of natural landscapes, trends in tourist arrivals, and opportunities for developing tourism activities while minimizing environmental impacts. Particular attention is given to the contribution of nature-based tourism to economic development, the creation of entrepreneurial opportunities, and the expansion of employment opportunities for local communities. Furthermore, the study examines the prospects for cooperation between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan in nature-based tourism and the potential to enhance its economic effectiveness.Keywords
tourism, business opportunities, economic development, nature-based tourism, ecotourism, strategic management, sustainable tourism, Uzbekistan, TajikistanReferences
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