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Acknowledgment
I like to express my profound appreciation to all who have supported and contributed to this project. I am particularly appreciative of the teachers and
administration at Silk Road International and Cultural Heritage University for their tremendous guidance and assistance during this project. I extend my gratitude to the management and personnel of Asia Hotel in Samarkand, whose collaboration and readiness to provide information have been crucial for the case study. I like to express my gratitude to my coworkers and friends for their support and constructive criticism. This endeavor would not have been feasible without the collaborative assistance of these individuals and institutions.
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Cost-effective and clean energy is widely seen as an essential element of sustainable tourist development. This essay analyzes the contribution of renewable
energy to promoting sustainability in tourism locations, specifically highlighting Silk Road International and Cultural Heritage University and Asia Hotel in Samarkand. This study demonstrates that the incorporation of inexpensive and renewable energy sources mitigates the environmental impact of tourist activities and fosters local development, as evidenced by the analysis of these case studies. The report examines many tactics employed by these institutions to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability, including the integration of solar power and energy-conserving devices. This report offers pragmatic advice for tourism sites aiming to improve sustainability via sustainable energy solutions.
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