Tourism
Uzbekistan tourism news: travel, attractions, tourist routes and industry statistics.
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Uzbekistan builds new tourism model focused on infrastructure
Uzbekistan outlines tourism reforms to boost infrastructure, investment, international promotion and expand sector’s role in GDP by 2030.
Uzbekistan tourism adopts project management system
Uzbekistan is introducing a project-based management system in tourism, developing master plans and boosting infrastructure investment nationwide.
Uzbekistan presents tourism initiatives at UN meeting
Uzbekistan showcased tourism reforms and proposed a Global Code of Safe Tourism at the 72nd UN Tourism Commission session in Malta.
Samarkand launches helicopter tours for tourists
Samarkand has introduced 15-minute helicopter tours over Silk Road Samarkand and the Zarafshan National Park, expanding its tourism offerings.
Uzbekistan, China Discuss Tourism Investment Cooperation
Uzbekistan and China discussed expanding investment cooperation in tourism, hospitality, energy, and AI, including plans to attract major hotel brands and develop tourism infrastructure.
Uzbekistan Discusses Unified Central Asia Tourism Space
Uzbekistan and CAREC discussed a unified Central Asian tourism space, including joint visas, regional routes and border infrastructure projects.
Imam al-Bukhari Complex Draws Over 1 Million Visitors
Samarkand's Imam al-Bukhari Memorial Complex welcomed over 1 million visitors in a month after reopening following major reconstruction and expansion.
Uzbekistan, Pakistan Expand Cooperation in Tourism Sector
Uzbekistan’s Tourism Committee hosted a Pakistani delegation to boost cooperation between tour operators and increase tourist flows between the two countries through new partnerships.
German Tourist Arrivals in Uzbekistan Rise 48.9%
Uzbekistan received 5,200 German tourists in Q1 2026, a 48.9% increase year-on-year, with tourism remaining the main purpose of visits.
Male Tourists Dominate Visitor Flow in Uzbekistan in Q1
Uzbekistan received over 2.87 million foreign tourists in early 2026, with men making up the majority of arrivals, official statistics show.