The article examines the issues of improving the organizational and economic mechanism for the effective development of the hotel services market in the context of implementing the strategy for the development of sustainable tourism, as well as the accelerated development of the tourism sector and turning it into one of the promising sectors of the national economy. The main aspects of the development of the hotel industry are studied, proposals and recommendations are given.

This article examines the role of private investments in the development of pilgrimage tourism infrastructure in Uzbekistan, assessing their economic impact and the influence of recent reforms on the sector. The study employs statistical analysis, comparative (international) analysis, SWOT analysis, and content analysis to evaluate current trends and the investment potential of pilgrimage tourism infrastructure. The findings reveal that private sector involvement is becoming a key driver in modernizing infrastructure, improving service quality, and increasing the flow of pilgrims. In particular, the expansion of public-private partnership mechanisms, digitalization, cluster-based development, and strengthened international cooperation offer new opportunities for the sustainable growth of pilgrimage tourism.