A round table discussion on the Kuvasoy City Master Plan was held in Kuvasoy in Uzbekistan’s Fergana region on March 4, bringing together representatives of local and national authorities, development partners, urban planning experts, the private sector, civil society, and media to discuss the city’s future spatial, economic, and environmental development, the United Nations Development
Construction of a modern cable car system has begun at the Silk Road Samarkand tourist complex. The project aims to further enhance the region’s tourism appeal and create convenient, modern transport infrastructure for visitors, according to the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan. The total length of the cable lines will be 1,700 meters. The system will
President Sadyr Japarov on February 18 officially opened a cable car in the Ala-Archa State Nature Park, the first gondola cable lift in Kyrgyzstan. The Ala-Archa Nature Park is located about 30 km from Bishkek and stretches along the Ala-Archa River. The park is a popular weekend getaway for Bishkek residents and foreign tourists. The
Uzbekistan showcased its extensive potential in pilgrimage tourism at the international exhibition “Muslim Travel Show” in London, which brought together leading representatives of the global pilgrimage tourism industry, Dunyo information agency reported. Uzbekistan highlighted the country’s rich spiritual and cultural heritage, its unique historical landmarks, and its modern infrastructure designed to accommodate international visitors. During a
At the 7th Hotel Business Forum 2026 in Tashkent, the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan announced its forecast for the current year: the country intends to receive 12 million foreign tourists. Extensive infrastructure preparations have been undertaken to accommodate this number of visitors, Tashkent Today reports. To date, 1,023 new accommodation facilities, including hotels, hostels, and
Erdenet Kasymov, Director of the Department of Tourism at Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Economy and Commerce, believes that tourism is a sector where regional integration in Central Asia could yield rapid and visible results. He presented a vision for the region as a unified tourism destination, speaking at the second B5+1 Business Forum of Central Asia
Uzbekistan has been officially recognized by the organization ASIA Records as the Asian country with the most UNESCO-listed Islamic historic cities, according to the Uzbek Tourism Committee. Representatives of the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan and the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Malaysia took part in the award ceremony held in Kuala Lumpur. Under this recognition, Samarkand,
From March 20 to 25, 2026, the international tourist train Jibek Joly will connect Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan as part of a single cultural and educational route. For the first time in the project’s history, the route has been extended to Dushanbe, according to Kazakhstan’s national railway company Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ). The journey will
Uzbekistan participated in one of the largest international tourism exhibitions of the United States — Travel & Adventure Show 2026, which took place on January 24-25 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York, Uzbekistan’s Tourism Committee reported. The exhibition brought together representatives of leading US travel agencies, airlines, investment structures, and mass
Hideki Tanabe is a senior international development expert who stood at the origins of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Tajikistan. Having completed his tenure as the first Head of JICA’s independent office in the country, which he led since its establishment in 2017, he played a key role in integrating Japanese technical assistance
In line with the key objectives set for the development of the tourism sector through 2030, Uzbekistan plans to increase tourism’s share in the country’s gross domestic product from the current 3.5% to 7%. This will drive economic growth in related sectors and create new jobs, according to the Tourism Committee. In addition, a sharp
At a government meeting on January 15, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev emphasized the need to link cultural projects with tourism development objectives. It was noted that in 2025, the number of tourists visiting Uzbekistan exceeded 11 million, exports of tourism services reached $4.8 billion, and the number of countries whose citizens are eligible for visa-free travel
On January 12, the President of Uzbekistan issued the Resolution “On measures for the establishment of the Fergana tourist and recreational zone.” The decision aims to effectively utilize the tourism potential of Fergana District, activate the resource capacity of mountainous areas, widely involve the local population in service and entrepreneurial activities, increase the district’s investment
According to data from the tourism online platform Qunar, the number of airline bookings from China to Uzbekistan doubled during the New Year holiday period, from 1 to 3 January, compared to the same period last year, reflecting a significant increase in the country’s appeal to Chinese travelers, the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan reported citing
The United States has included Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan in a list of countries subject to visa bonds. Visa applicants from these countries are required to post visa bonds of up to $15,000 to enter the U.S., according to a notice published on the U.S. State Department’s travel website. For Turkmenistan, the measure took effect on
The President of Uzbekistan has identified the doubling of the number of 4- and 5-star hotels by 2030 as one of the key objectives for the development of the tourism industry. As part of the implementation of this strategic goal, special attention is being paid to the development of modern hotel infrastructure in the regions.
A special issue of the Visit Uzbekistan magazine has been published in China in the Chinese language. The magazine was prepared by the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan in cooperation with the Uzbek Embassy in Beijing. The purpose of this publication is to widely promote Uzbekistan’s tourism potential in China, introduce its rich cultural heritage and
An official closing ceremony for the events held within the framework of the “Tourism Year of Uzbekistan in China” took place in Beijing. The event was organized by the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan. The ceremony was attended by official representatives of the tourism authorities of both countries, tourism industry professionals, and media. Speakers at the
According to the latest analytical data published by the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) in its World Tourism Barometer report, Uzbekistan ranked among the World’s Top 7 countries in terms of the fastest growth in inbound foreign tourism for January–September 2025. The number of international tourists visiting the country increased by 73 percent compared to
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are launching new air routes and developing joint tours along the Silk Road. Starting December 1, Kazakhstan’s SCAT Airlines will begin operating three new regular flights connecting the historical Kazakh city of Turkestan and the Uzbek cities of Bukhara, Urgench (Khiva), and Samarkand. Flights will operate three times a week. According to
