The Impact of Transport Infrastructure on Tourism Demand: Evidence from Uzbekistan
Keywords:
Transport Infrastructure, Tourism Demand, Uzbekistan, Road Quality, Railway Expansion, Air Transport, Marketing, Regression Analysis
Abstract
This research examines the effects of transport infrastructure on tourism demand in Uzbekistan, focusing on key factors like road conditions, railway expansion, air transport availability as well hotel facilities. Through a regression analysis, the study illustrates that these infrastructural components have a highly significantly positive association with number of tourist arrivals. The results suggest that strategic investments in transport infrastructure, especially those associated with developing/maintaining roads and trains and enhancing international aviation accessibility (for greedy mode in P1 or enhancement mode in P11) can significantly strengthen tourism demand. Finally, the report also highlights the importance of effective marketing and promotion in attracting tourists. These perspectives are crucial for every stakeholder engaged in improving the attractiveness of Uzbekistan as a destination (including policymakers).
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Published
2024-10-25
How to Cite
Gulnora, A. (2024). The Impact of Transport Infrastructure on Tourism Demand: Evidence from Uzbekistan. Central Asian Journal of Innovations on Tourism Management and Finance, 5(6), 398-403. https://doi.org/10.51699/cajitmf.v5i6.763
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