Uzbekistan's tourism sector is increasingly integrating AI to manage operations as it prepares for 12 million visitors by 2026. With 11.7 million tourists in 2025, the country has expanded its accommodation capacity to around 7,000 facilities. AI is being used for revenue management, occupancy monitoring, and customer analytics, enhancing operational efficiency in hotels and restaurants. Industry experts emphasize the importance of AI in improving guest experiences and controlling costs, with discussions on these advancements taking place at the Hotel Business Forum 2026 in Tashkent.