In recent years, tourism in Uzbekistan has become one of the fastest growing areas. In this regard, it is evident that the development of new varieties of tourism in the country, one of which is ecotourism. In Uzbekistan, thanks to the unique nature of the region, there are all conditions for the development of this type of tourism. In connection with this invaluable experience of states that ecotourism has become traditional, such as the United States.

Ecotourism originated in the US in 80s of the twentieth century and since then has been steadily growing. It generates more than half the demand for tourist trips to the field of international eco-tourism and focuses the world's largest number of organizations associated with this type of travel. International Society of Ecotourism (ISE), established in 1990 in Florida, has identified this species as "responsible travel to natural areas that preserve the environment and support the welfare of local people."

In the U.S. there are many different types of ecotourism. Its objects are both natural and cultural attractions, natural and man-made landscapes, where traditional culture and environment are integrated. The country has extended ecological boating, hiking, skiing, horseback, bicycle, automobile, aircraft (gliders, balloons) as well as agro-tourism. Agro-tourism - a type of eco-tourism, which offers wishing to gain experience agricultural life "firsthand." This species grows in the US in small towns and rural communities.

Important objects of ecotourism in the United States are the national parks which account for 300 of the 800 million trips within the country each year. National Parks, which of them come to visit hundreds of millions of people all over the world are proud of the country. Very popular in the United States enjoyed trips to Alaska. The duration of these tours is on average 7 to 10 days, and the cost of three thousand dollars or more. However, the spectrum of tour packages highly diverse, cruise tours to Alaska, tours for women, family tour, a visit to Alaska to watch bears, adventure tours, etc.

For fans of eco-tourism there are also tours to Oregon. Eco-tourists are focused to the interesting objects as picturesque hills, coast, mountains for skiing fans, valleys, famous for its wines. Living in Oregon, provides for choice of travelers: hotels, camp tents, or trailers. In addition, travel agencies offer a wide range of trips to Hawaii, during which participants are invited to visit active volcano, visit the island by helicopter, hiking to waterfalls and more. In a wide variety of offers there are eco-tours to the Gulf Half Moon Bay.

Remarkably, unlike many other touristic countries, the US federal government is not directly involved in the promotion of national tourism products to foreign countries and does not allocate funds to promote tourism potential of the country. Committees Visit USA perform this operation in 42 countries around the world - non-profit organization, uniting representatives of travel industry stakeholders in the promotion, organization of effective contacts with the host in the United States.

In addition, state and local authorities are actively involved the promotion of tourism. For example, the tourism administration of the New Mexico state has developed a new campaign, which should increase the popularity of the state and to attract the attention of travelers from Europe. The basis of this program became the nature of this place. For successful promotion of recreation in New Mexico, the state government signed a contract with a leading company in Germany, which has committed itself to branding and marketing in Europe. Thus, the government of New Mexico attracted the attention of Europeans in their ecological trails and natural attractions.

In conclusion, it should be noted that over the past 10 years, ecotourism has become especially popular and can become a serious tool for the development of the Uzbek tourism in general and to open new horizons for our country in this field.