STRATEGIC TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN ANDIJAN: THE ROLE OF REGIONAL COOPERATION

Toshoboeva Barnokhon

Authors

Toshoboeva Barnokhon Associate Professor, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Andijan Branch of Kokand University

Keywords:

Andijan, tourism potential, historical and cultural heritage, Babur, Ibn Qutayba Muslim mausoleum, tourism development, regional cooperation, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan

Abstract

This article examines the tourism potential of Andijan — an ancient city in eastern Uzbekistan with a rich historical and cultural heritage. The main objects of tourist interest are analyzed, including architectural monuments, museums, and religious structures. Special attention is paid to the legacy of Zahiriddin Muhammad Babur — an outstanding native of Andijan, founder of the Mughal Empire, as well as the significance of Ibn Qutayba Muslim's mausoleum as a center of religious tourism. The current state of tourism infrastructure and economic prospects for industry development are investigated. The most promising directions for tourism development are identified: cultural-historical, religious, gastronomic, craft-based, ecological, and event tourism. The possibilities of regional cooperation with Tajikistan in the field of tourism are considered, and practical recommendations for developing Andijan's tourism potential are proposed.