April 18, 2026 Nigora Umarova Uzbekistan and Turkey Launch “Umrah Plus” Route for International Pilgrims Heavy emphasis was placed on the newly developed Islamic Civilisation Center
March 13, 2026 Margarita Baskakova 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
March 11, 2026 Elena Kim Uzbekistan Plans Tourism Partnership with Expedia Group Talks were also held with Jan Tisserg of Amadeus IT Group
March 6, 2026 Nigora Umarova Uzbekistan to Launch VAT Refunds for Tourists at All Airports The minimum purchase for eligibility is set at 300,000 soums
February 14, 2026 Nigora Umarova Temur Djanzakov Uzbekistan Opens 962 New Tourist Accommodation Facilities in 2025 The national hotel market now includes several major international chains
February 11, 2026 Nigora Umarova South Korea’s Lotte Launches Central Asia Tours Trips will run weekly from April through October 2026
February 9, 2026 Nigora Umarova Spanish Tourists Visiting Uzbekistan Rise 16.6% in 2025 This represents an increase of 3,900 visitors
February 5, 2026 Alexander Ten Nigora Umarova Uzbekistan Tourist Arrivals to Turkey Rise 17.4% in 2025 Leisure travel accounted for the majority of visits
February 4, 2026 Lalita Kim Nigora Umarova Spora Global Plans Luxury Golf and Ski Resort in Uzbekistan The project is planned as an all-season resort
February 3, 2026 Nigora Umarova Iraq Plans Easier Visas and Direct Flights for Uzbek Citizens The matter was discussed during a business dialogue held in Baghdad
January 30, 2026 Nigora Umarova Tashkent’s Walk: The City’s Most Beautiful Spots These places show what the city feels like today
January 28, 2026 Nigora Umarova Temur Djanzakov Jibek Joly Tourist Train to Link Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan The cultural and educational journey will follow key cities of the ancient Silk Road
January 25, 2026 Margarita Baskakova 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
January 25, 2026 Tim James 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
January 19, 2026 Nigora Umarova Uzbekistan Tourism Posts 47% Growth Around one mln visitors came from Russia
January 17, 2026 Nigora Umarova Temur Djanzakov 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
January 12, 2026 Nigora Umarova U.S. Visas Issued to 15,200 Uzbek Citizens by End of 2025 Tourism was the main reason for travel
January 4, 2026 Nigora Umarova Japan Snowstorm Forces 130 People to Shelter at a Shrine Japan is currently experiencing heavy snowfall
December 30, 2025 Nigora Umarova Uzbekistan’s Tourism Boom: New Routes, Festivals and Global Visitors Karakalpakstan emerged as one of Uzbekistan’s most visible cultural destinations in 2025
December 27, 2025 Alexander Ten Nigora Umarova 23% More Uzbek Tourists Travel Abroad in 2025 Most Uzbeks visited neighbouring Central Asian countries
December 27, 2025 Nigora Umarova Uzbekistan Targets $20 Bn in Tourism Exports in Five Years Authorities also plan to create a major tourism ring
December 25, 2025 Nigora Umarova Tourist Visits to Uzbekistan Rise 47% in 2025 The largest number of tourists came from Kyrgyzstan
December 20, 2025 Nigora Umarova 41% More Japanese Tourists Travel to Uzbekistan in 2025 Most of them visited Uzbekistan for tourism
December 18, 2025 Nigora Umarova Uzbekistan Places Seventh Globally for Tourism Growth in 2025 The country set new domestic records this year