Uzbekistan Sets 12 Mln Tourist Target for 2026 With Focus on Karakalpakstan
The country's travel sector is already experiencing substantial early momentum
Tourism
Uzbekistan Welcomes 2.87 Mln Tourists in Q1 2026 Boom
Uzbekistan is currently hosting an extensive familiarisation trip for the global travel industry
Uzbekistan and Turkey Launch “Umrah Plus” Route for International Pilgrims
Heavy emphasis was placed on the newly developed Islamic Civilisation Center
Uzbekistan Promotes Tourism Potential at ITB Berlin 2026
National delegation meets with major travel brands to boost international tourism and develop luxury hospitality in historic cities
Uzbekistan Plans Tourism Partnership with Expedia Group
Talks were also held with Jan Tisserg of Amadeus IT Group
Uzbekistan to Launch VAT Refunds for Tourists at All Airports
The minimum purchase for eligibility is set at 300,000 soums
Uzbekistan Opens 962 New Tourist Accommodation Facilities in 2025
The national hotel market now includes several major international chains
South Korea’s Lotte Launches Central Asia Tours
Trips will run weekly from April through October 2026
Spanish Tourists Visiting Uzbekistan Rise 16.6% in 2025
This represents an increase of 3,900 visitors
Uzbekistan Tourist Arrivals to Turkey Rise 17.4% in 2025
Leisure travel accounted for the majority of visits
Spora Global Plans Luxury Golf and Ski Resort in Uzbekistan
The project is planned as an all-season resort
Iraq Plans Easier Visas and Direct Flights for Uzbek Citizens
The matter was discussed during a business dialogue held in Baghdad
Tashkent’s Walk: The City’s Most Beautiful Spots
These places show what the city feels like today
Jibek Joly Tourist Train to Link Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan
The cultural and educational journey will follow key cities of the ancient Silk Road
Discover Uzbekistan: Japanese Tourism Surges as Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara Gain Global Attention
Visitor arrivals from Japan jumped 162% in 2025, highlighting Uzbekistan’s growing appeal in Asia
Kazakhstan Joins China, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan as Key Drivers of Azerbaijan’s Tourism Growth
Rising visitor numbers from Central Asia and Asia offset a slight dip in overall arrivals in 2025
Uzbekistan Tourism Posts 47% Growth
Around one mln visitors came from Russia
Uzbekistan Aims to Double Tourism Share of GDP by 2030
The number of foreign visitors is projected to grow from 11 mln to 20 mln
U.S. Visas Issued to 15,200 Uzbek Citizens by End of 2025
Tourism was the main reason for travel
Japan Snowstorm Forces 130 People to Shelter at a Shrine
Japan is currently experiencing heavy snowfall
Uzbekistan’s Tourism Boom: New Routes, Festivals and Global Visitors
Karakalpakstan emerged as one of Uzbekistan’s most visible cultural destinations in 2025
23% More Uzbek Tourists Travel Abroad in 2025
Most Uzbeks visited neighbouring Central Asian countries
Uzbekistan Targets $20 Bn in Tourism Exports in Five Years
Authorities also plan to create a major tourism ring
Tourist Visits to Uzbekistan Rise 47% in 2025
The largest number of tourists came from Kyrgyzstan