THE ANALYSIS OF MICE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN THE WORLD AND IN UZBEKISTAN

Abstract

The article discusses characteristics of business and leisure tourism and considers the components of MICE industry. Statistical data on the level of development of MICE tourism globally are being presented. The authors make a comparative analysis of MICE tourism in both the countries which are considered to be the leaders in this sphere, as well as in the emerging countries such as Uzbekistan. The relevance of this study is determined by the need to promote and develop MICE sector worldwide. The perspectives of the development of MICE tourism in Uzbekistan are presented on the example of Silk Road Destinations.

Keywords

• Business tourism
• MICE industry
• Meetings
• Incentives
• Conferences
• Events