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Tourism
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
41% More Japanese Tourists Travel to Uzbekistan in 2025
Most of them visited Uzbekistan for tourism
Uzbekistan Places Seventh Globally for Tourism Growth in 2025
The country set new domestic records this year
Uzbekistan Hotel Sector Booms with 272% Growth
Central Asia has 12,743 branded hotel rooms in total
US Proposes Five-Year Social Media Check for Visa-Free Tourists
The proposal would affect travellers eligible for the ESTA programme
Thailand Temporarily Allows Afternoon Alcohol Sales to Boost Tourism
The new measure comes just ahead of the busy holiday season
Uzbekistan Announces $540 Mln Investment Programme for Jizzakh
Plans also include modernisation of the Arnasay airport
Uzbekistan Welcomes 9.7 Mln Tourists in 10M 2025
The total number of visitors grew by 50%
Uzbekistan Plans to Double Tourism GDP Share by 2030
The annual flow of foreign visitors is expected to increase from 10 mln to 20 mln
Uzbekistan to Transform Itchan-Kala into World’s First Immersive Smart Museum-City
Other tourism initiatives include the creation of a “Samarkand Heritage Route”
Uzbekistan Introduces Tourism Platform and App for Easy e-SIM
The platform will incorporate artificial intelligence and big data analytics
Tourists to Receive Tax Refunds on Purchases in Uzbekistan
A range of customs benefits will apply to tourism-related businesses
Mexican Woman Jailed for 20 Years Over Murders of Three Foreign Tourists
The trio had vanished while on a surfing trip in Baja California in April 2024