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FUTURE-PROOFING VOCATIONAL EDUCATION: THE EMERGENCE OF DIGITAL TOURISM IN UZBEKISTAN

Bozorova Laziza Ilhom qizi

Keywords: Key Words: transformation, digitalization, digital literacy, virtual tours, industry-specific training, tourism era

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Abstract

Annotation: This article explores the future of vocational education in
Uzbekistan in light of the emerging digital tourism industry. It examines the
challenges and an opportunity presented by the digital transformation of tourism
and discusses how vocational education can adapt to meet the changing needs of
the industry. The article also highlights the importance of collaboration between
government, industry, and educational institutions in ensuring that vocational
education programs are aligned with the demands of the digital tourism market.

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