The start-up of tourism in Central Asia Case of Uzbekistan

The paper aims to investigate the status and progress of tourism in Central Asian countries using the example of Uzbekistan tourism industry with special reference to country’s tourism infrastructure sectors. As a Silk Road tourism destination and unique cultural, historical, archeological, and natural attractions, Central Asian States (CAS) (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan) present important interest and potential for tourists from all over the world. This article makes an overview of the status of tourism industry with the aim of finding out the strategy for developing a program that enhances the strengths that these countries have in the international arena. The results serve to point out key trends and gaps in which to focus future research on this topic and also they might be useful in formulating public policies and strategies for tourism industry development.