Tourism
Uzbekistan tourism news: travel, attractions, tourist routes and industry statistics.
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Tourist Arrivals from Germany to Uzbekistan Rise 27%
Uzbekistan welcomed 26,100 German visitors for tourism purposes in January–July 2026, a 27% increase from the same period in 2025.
Uzbekistan Targets Indian Family Tourism with New Flights
Uzbekistan is expanding its tourism outreach in India, focusing on family travel, new direct flight routes, and promotional partnerships.
International Hotel Chains Expand Presence Across Uzbekistan
International hotel brands in Uzbekistan grew 27.5 percent in the first seven months of 2026 as operations expanded beyond Tashkent.
Thailand to end visa-free travel for Uzbeks in Sept
Thailand will require citizens of Uzbekistan to obtain a tourist visa prior to travel starting 15 September 2026, ending visa-free entry and VoA.
Uzbekistan and India to Expand Tourism Cooperation
Uzbekistan and India have signed a 2026–2028 tourism cooperation programme covering travel exchanges, joint projects and new tourist routes.
Uzbekistan and Kashgar to Expand Tourism Cooperation
Uzbekistan and Kashgar discussed tourism investment, historical city development, visitor exchanges and a possible Kashgar-Samarkand air route.
Khorezm Hotels Receive 7.24 Billion Soums in Subsidies
Ten hotels in Uzbekistan’s Khorezm region received 7.244 billion soums in subsidies in 2026 to develop tourism infrastructure and capacity.
Gault&Millau Explores Restaurant and Hotel Evaluation in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan's Tourism Committee and Gault&Millau discussed evaluating local hospitality and launching a dedicated national culinary guide.
Uzbekistan Travel to Türkiye Up 17.7 Percent in 2026
A total of 166,893 Uzbek citizens traveled to Türkiye in January–July 2026, marking a 17.7 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025.
Tourist arrivals from Uzbekistan to Malaysia rise 62%
Malaysia welcomed 16,283 tourists from Uzbekistan in the first half of 2026, a 62% increase from the same period last year.