Leisure travel accounted for the majority of visits
The project is planned as an all-season resort
The matter was discussed during a business dialogue held in Baghdad
These places show what the city feels like today
The cultural and educational journey will follow key cities of the ancient Silk Road
Visitor arrivals from Japan jumped 162% in 2025, highlighting Uzbekistan’s growing appeal in Asia
Rising visitor numbers from Central Asia and Asia offset a slight dip in overall arrivals in 2025
Around one mln visitors came from Russia
The number of foreign visitors is projected to grow from 11 mln to 20 mln
Tourism was the main reason for travel
Japan is currently experiencing heavy snowfall
Karakalpakstan emerged as one of Uzbekistan’s most visible cultural destinations in 2025
Most Uzbeks visited neighbouring Central Asian countries
Authorities also plan to create a major tourism ring
The largest number of tourists came from Kyrgyzstan
Most of them visited Uzbekistan for tourism
The country set new domestic records this year
Central Asia has 12,743 branded hotel rooms in total
The proposal would affect travellers eligible for the ESTA programme
The new measure comes just ahead of the busy holiday season
Plans also include modernisation of the Arnasay airport
The total number of visitors grew by 50%
The annual flow of foreign visitors is expected to increase from 10 mln to 20 mln
Other tourism initiatives include the creation of a “Samarkand Heritage Route”