Role of guest houses in the development of rural and ecological tourism in the Republic of Karakalpakstan

Experience of many European countries proves that in many regions including the Republic of Karakalpakstan possessing considerable ecological, recreational, social and cultural potential, development of agritourism in rural areas can be the most effective instrument of their social and economic development. In recent years, the region shows dynamic development of tourism, and offers unique tourist products. The biggest part of tourist resources of the region is located in rural areas. In article the characteristic of conditions for development of agritourism in the region is given. Prospects of development of this type of tourism on the example of guesthouses are shown.