This article provides a detailed analysis of the main directions of digitalization in the tourism sector. The author explores key trends in this field, with a particular focus on the evolution of the "Smart Tourism" concept and the theoretical foundations for implementing Industry 4.0 technologies within the "Tourism 4.0" framework. The study examines the formation of digital ecosystems and their direct impact on enhancing the competitiveness of tourism destinations. Based on an analysis of the perspectives of leading scholars, the article provides an assessment of the current state of tourism industry digitalization processes in the Republic of Uzbekistan