American Journal of Business Management, Economics and Banking ISSN (E): 2832-8078 Volume 13, | June, 2023 P a g e | 145 www.americanjournal.org PROSPECTS OF PILGRIMAGE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN UZBEKISTAN Davlatov Azizbek Abdullajon o’g’li Termiz davlat universiteti Xorijiy filologiya fakulteti Gid hamrohligi va tarjimonlik faoliyati: ingliz tili yo’nalishi 2-kurs talabasi A B S T R A C T K E Y W O R D S This article provides feedback on the goals of tourism development in Uzbekistan. In recent years, the work being done in our country to improve this area and their effectiveness have been analyzed. It also analyzes existing shortcomings in the field of tourism and provides suggestions for addressing them. New Uzbekistan, tourism, sacred steps, Islam, mosques and tombs, religious tourism. Introduction: The experience of developed countries shows that tourism is one of the most prosperous areas in the development of each country and in the well-being of the people. This is also reflected in the experience of countries that have achieved great success in tourism, such as Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Spain, and France. In recent years, a number of reforms have also been undertaken in the New World to improve tourism, especially tourism. After all, there is both material and spiritual potential in our country to develop this area. The great allies who lived in our country in our country, such as Samaria, Bucharest, Hiva, Thermal, and Zarephath, as well as the pilgrimages of the great men who have gained respect in the Islamic world, and the great opportunities for the development of tourism in buildings and buildings popular throughout the Islamic world. To assist individuals desiring to benefit the worldwide work of Jehovah's Witnesses through some form of charitable giving, a brochure entitled Charitable Planning to Benefit Kingdom Service Worldwide has been published. Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On additional measures for the development of domestic tourism" on February 24, 2021 for the development of the sphere1, February 3, 2018, "Additional measures to create favorable conditions for the development of tourism potential of the Republic of Uzbekistan"2 The decree was adopted, and these documents serve as the legal basis for the development of the industry. 1 See the February 24, 2021, issue of the United Nations Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women . 2 Order of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, February 3, 2018, "Additional organizational measures to create affordable conditions for the development of tourism safety in the Republic of Uzbekistan." American Journal of Business Management, Economics and Banking Volume 13 June, 2023 P a g e | 146 www.americanjournal.org DISCUSSION AND RESULTS Indeed, today Uzbekistan has attracted the attention of foreign tourists and visitors with its rich history, unique cultural heritage, many scholars and scholars who have contributed greatly to the development of world civilization, ancient monumental monuments, ugly cuisine, and folk art. The presence of cultural heritage sites of representatives of various religions in the region is one of the most important factors contributing to the widespread development of tourism in the country and the increase in the flow of foreign visitors. On February 21-23, 2019, the first International Visit Tourism Forum was held in Bucharest to further develop the tourism industry in the country and to exchange experiences in this regard3. The event was attended by scientists and experts from tourism and religion from more than 130 countries around the world. The forum was widely covered by more than 20 media outlets and internet networks worldwide. The Bukhara Declaration adopted at the end of the event recognized Uzbekistan as one of the pilgrimage tourism centers. The country surprises visitors with its attractive pilgrimages. Ancient mosques, monasteries, and caravans decorated with verses and accounts of the Koran, which serve the development of religious tourism, will undoubtedly attract any traveler. Along with the tourist potential of the Republic, our national traditions and values, which have been counted for centuries, attract the attention of tourists. Given the above analysis in our country, it should be noted that the growing interest in religious tourism plays a special role in the development of tourism. Religious tourism, or the spiritual needs of people, is also contributing to an increase in the number of visitors. Uzbekistan is becoming one of the world's leading countries in terms of tourism and attracting foreign tourists. The tourism industry requires constant research, investment and the efficient use of modern technologies. Therefore, it is extremely important for Uzbekistan to preserve the historical and cultural heritage of the republic in order to further develop this strategically important area. From this point of view, preserving, repairing the tombs of great scholars, writers, and cosmopolitan scholars renowned in the Islamic world, as well as studying the rich spiritual heritage of these scholars, and translating their works into world languages, are among the most important aspects of tourism. To this end, in recent years, our country has established activities such as the Imam Buxorah International Research Center, the Imam International Research Center, the Imam Moturidiy International Research Center, and the Centers for Islamic Civilization in The United States. These centers are tasked with studying the works of Imam Buxorah, Imam Imam, Imam Moturidiy, Burhoniddin Margoni, and other scholars who grew up in our country, preparing public brochures for them, and organizing conferences, symposiums, and training seminars on the country's opportunities for tourism, which also serves to bring the industry to a new phase in quality. The International Academy of Islam of Uzbekistan also establishes a "Visit Tourism" course, which prepares qualified specialists serving in the field4. As a result of the reforms that are taking place in the field of tourism in our country, the world's most influential media highly esteem Uzbekistan's tourism potential and recommend that foreign tourists visit the country. For example, an article published by the famous newspaper Axbarul Yovm (News of the Day) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, considered one of the world's leading countries in the field 3 Shavkatova S.S. Ziyorat turizmi. Mahmud Anjir Fag’naviy – Buxoroyi sharifning uchinchi piri. Issues of science and education. 2020. № 9. – P. 119-126. 4 Kadirov D.Kh. Development of halal tourism in Uzbekistan // Bulletin of Science and Education, 2020. № 6-1 (84). American Journal of Business Management, Economics and Banking Volume 13 June, 2023 P a g e | 147 www.americanjournal.org of tourism, highly recognized the tourist potential of Uzbekistan and provided information on the most famous sacred steps in the Islamic world in our country. The list of cities recommended by The Telegraph of Great Britain to visit tourists also shows that the presence of cities in Uzbekistan, such as Samarkand, Bucharest, and Khiva, is a growing interest in Uzbekistan, its culture, traditions, and values in the world. CONCLUSION Instead, despite the fact that Uzbekistan has great potential for tourism, it is impossible to say that this security is being fully utilized today. There are still a number of shortcomings in the industry, bureaucratic barriers that are contributing to a slowdown in industry growth. For example, the inadequacy of hotels that fully meet the requirements of foreign tourists, the lack of adequate conditions for tourists around sacred steps and pilgrimages, the introduction of a visa regime with a number of countries, and, as a result, the artificial barriers faced by visitors. Overcoming these obstacles, simplifying the visa regime, developing a network of hotels, and preparing various videos and quality exhibition materials on the tourist opportunities of our country are among the main factors that have a significant impact on the development of the industry. LITERATURE LIST 1. See the February 24, 2021, issue of the United Nations Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women . 2. Order of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, February 3, 2018, "Additional organizational measures to create affordable conditions for the development of tourism safety in the Republic of Uzbekistan." 3. S.S. Shavkatova. Ziyorat turizmi. Mahmud Anjir Fag’naviy – Buxoroyi sharifning uchinchi piri. Issues of science and education. 2020. № 9. – P. 119-126. 4. K.O. Qayumov. O’zbekistonda ziyorat turizmini rivojlantirish istiqbollari. International scientific review. 2020. – B.73-78. 5. D.H. Kadirov. Development of halal tourism in Uzbekistan // Bulletin of Science and Education, 2020. № 6-1 (84).