RURAL TOURISM AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE LIVING STANDARDS IN RURAL AREAS

Abstract

This article studies the world experience of rural tourism development as a factor in population income growth. The importance of rural recreation as a promising direction for sustainable development in rural areas is considered. The classification of rural tourism and its components are considered. The principles of the development of this type of tourism and its specifics for the Republic of Uzbekistan have been analyzed. Rural tourism is seen as an opportunity to improve the standard of living in rural areas. Constructive conclusions are made, the results of which can be useful in the development of measures to prioritize the development of rural tourism.