This article analyzes the impact of tourism on regional economic development through cultural heritage sites based on statistical indicators. Using the example of Uzbekistan, the level of development of the tourism sector in some regions, its positive impact on job creation, service sector and infrastructure are examined. The article draws a scientific conclusion through statistical data, graphical and tabular analysis.

Tourism, economic development, investments, jobs, service sector, infrastructure, cultural heritage, tourism strategies, infrastructure, Presidential decrees, cultural heritage, international tourism, economic tourism, economic development, tourism statistics, UNWTO, development history, UN.

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