Uzbekistan Hotel Sector Booms with 272% Growth
Uzbekistan remains the most dynamic market for international hotel chains in Central Asia. From 2020 to 2025, the number of branded hotel rooms in the country grew by 272%, a pace unmatched by any other nation in the region, according to CMWP Uzbekistan.
Strong growth in Uzbekistan’s hotel market
In 2025 alone, 682 new branded hotel rooms opened, including Swissôtel Tashkent, Wyndham Garden Tashkent Airport, Ramada Encore by Wyndham Zomin, and J.W. Marriott Hotel Tashkent, which became the country’s second Luxury-level property.
By the end of 2025, Uzbekistan had a total of 4,473 international hotel rooms, placing it second in the region by volume after Kazakhstan but first in growth rate.
Central Asia hotel distribution
Central Asia has 12,743 branded hotel rooms in total, with Kazakhstan accounting for 57% and Uzbekistan 35%. Uzbekistan’s supply has nearly quadrupled in five years, compared with a 52% increase in Kazakhstan.
Forecast: Uzbekistan to lead the region
By the end of 2026, Uzbekistan is expected to surpass Kazakhstan, reaching over 8,000 international rooms versus around 7,200 in Kazakhstan. Long-term projections indicate the market could expand to 10,311 rooms by 2030, adding 5,835 new rooms and growing by 130%.
Key drivers of growth
- Expansion of tourism infrastructure
- Regional diversification through project clusters in Beldersay, Charvak, Chimgan, Khiva and Miraki
- Rising interest from global operators, with half of the future room supply expected from IHG, Accor and Hilton
Uzbekistan’s hotel market is evolving from a follower into a central hub for international operators. By 2030, the country is projected to control 47% of Central Asia’s branded hotel rooms, capturing nearly half of the sector’s growth.
Kursiv also reports that from February 1, 2026, foreign citizens in Uzbekistan will be able to receive cash refunds on VAT for goods purchased in the country when leaving.
