On behalf of the staff of the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, we sincerely congratulate all the brave and courageous defenders of the Motherland on this great holiday.
May your honorable service for the prosperity and future of our Motherland always be held in the highest esteem.
The British daily newspaper The Telegraph has published an article dedicated to the ancient city of Khiva.
An article titled “Welcome to Uzbekistan” has been published in Baltic Outlook, the only aviation magazine in Latvia and the official inflight magazine of the national carrier airBaltic.
According to China’s Xinhua news agency, citing data from the tourism online platform Qunar, the number of airline bookings from China to Uzbekistan doubled during the New Year holiday period, from 1 to 3 January, compared to the same period last year. This reflects a significant increase in the country’s appeal to Chinese travelers.
Creating accessible infrastructure for tourists with disabilities in the Republic of Uzbekistan is one of the key priorities in the development of “barrier-free tourism”. This concept not only expands opportunities in the tourism sector but also contributes to ensuring social justice and equality. In recent years, significant attention has been paid to modernizing tourism infrastructure, including the introduction of accessibility features for people with disabilities at historical sites, museums, hotels, and in public transport.
An analytical article by journalist Fred Hafner about his trip to Uzbekistan has been published in the German online travel-focused outlet www.reiseblick.net under the title “Enormous potential: Uzbekistan plans to double the number of tourists by 2030.”
The Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, together with partner organizations, is holding Youth Tourism Week across the country. As part of the Week, school pupils, students, and young people aged 7 to 30 are traveling to major attractions throughout Uzbekistan.
One of Pakistan’s leading publications, Dawn, has published an article titled “Snowy peaks and Silk Road secrets: a winter journey through Uzbekistan”.
From 1 to 10 January 2026, the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, in cooperation with partner organizations, will organize a series of events as part of Youth Tourism Week. During this period, school pupils, students, and young people aged 7 to 30 are invited to travel across Uzbekistan and explore the country’s attractions.
In the city of Bratislava, as part of an event aimed at developing cooperation between Uzbekistan and Slovakia in the field of tourism, a ceremony was held to present a certificate to Diana Štrofová, who was appointed by the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan as an ambassador of Uzbekistan’s tourism brand in Slovakia.
The British travel publication Lonely Planet has released an article offering an optimal itinerary for a one-week journey through Uzbekistan. The piece was published under the title “7 packed days in Uzbekistan: the ultimate itinerary.”
A special issue of the Visit Uzbekistan magazine has been published in China in the Chinese language. The magazine was prepared by the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan in cooperation with the Embassy of our country in Beijing.
An official closing ceremony for the events held within the framework of the “Tourism year of Uzbekistan in China” took place in Beijing. The event was organized by the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The ceremony was attended by official representatives of the tourism authorities of both countries, tourism industry professionals, and media.
Representatives of Uzbekistan’s tourism sector actively participated in the prestigious international tourism fair “CITM–2025” (China International Travel Mart), which was held in Haikou, People’s Republic of China.
“Travel to Uzbekistan” tourism roadshows were held in the cities of Hangzhou and Suzhou as part of the “Tourism year of Uzbekistan in China” program.
On December 14, 2025, the modern tourist complex Arda Khiva hosted the International festival “Khorezm Plov”, organized by the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan in cooperation with the Chefs Association. The event became an important occasion for promoting tourism and strengthening the region’s image. It demonstrated how national cuisine can serve as an effective tool for attracting tourists and popularizing the traditions of Khorezm.
30 leading travel bloggers from Malaysia and Indonesia visited Uzbekistan on a FAM trip organized by the Tourism committee of the Republic Uzbekistan with AirAsia X to mark the launch of the Kuala Lumpur–Tashkent route.
The 30th Gourmand World Cookbook Awards took place in Riyadh on November 27–30, 2025. Previously, this competition had been held in Paris, Frankfurt, Beijing, Yantai, Macau, Sweden at the Alfred Nobel House, and twice in Riyadh.
As part of the 30th Tashkent International Tourism Fair held in Tashkent, the “Ethnogame Festival” was organized. The festival brought together athletes who continue to practice sports that have existed in our country since ancient times.
On November 29, 2025, the three-day 30th anniversary Tashkent International Tourism Fair “Tourism on the Silk Road” (TITF-2025) concluded in Tashkent. The event was organized by the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the National PR Center, and the state enterprise “Interforum.” As in previous years, the fair was held at the CAEx (Central Asian Expo Uzbekistan) International Exhibition Complex.
After the official opening of the 30th Tashkent International Tourism Fair “Tourism on the Silk Road”, participants explored the exhibition stands.
On November 27, the grand opening ceremony of the 30th Tashkent International Tourism Fair (TITF-2025) “Tourism on the Silk Road” was held at the “CAEx” International Exhibition Center.
On 28 November 2025, the first “Central Asia – European Union” Tourism Forum will be held as part of the International Tourism Week.
On November 26, 2025, the third meeting of the Tourism Cooperation Subcommittee was held in Tashkent within the framework of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Russian Federation.
On 27 November 2025, the Tourism Forum of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will take place as part of the 30th Tashkent International Tourism Fair “Tourism on the Silk Road” (TITF).
In order to create convenience for tourists, organize their meaningful recreation and free walking in each region, the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan creates "car-free zones" in certain areas.
In recent years, efforts to attract tourists from China — one of the world’s largest tourism markets — have significantly expanded. In particular, 2025 was declared the “Year of Uzbekistan Tourism in China.” Throughout the year, tourism roadshows were held in major Chinese cities and provinces, and Uzbekistan presented its national stand at major tourism exhibitions in Xi'an, Guangzhou, and Hong Kong.
From November 14 to 17 of this year, the Tourism Committee, together with the Academy of Youth Diplomacy of the Republic of Tatarstan, organized a press tour for 16 media representatives and bloggers from Tatarstan as part of the second stage of the media practicum “Dialogue of Cultures: Russia – Uzbekistan,” held in Uzbekistan for the youth of both countries.
In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of the 26th session of the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization, Umid Shadiev, Chairman of the Tourism Committee, held a meeting with Saad Al-Kharji, chairman of Qatar Tourism.
As part of the 26th session of the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Chairs of the Tourism Committees of Uzbekistan and Armenia — Umid Shadiev and Lusine Gevorgyan — discussed the development of bilateral cooperation and opportunities to increase tourist flows.
As part of the 26th session of the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Umid Shadiev, Chairman of the Tourism Committee, met with Salim Al-Mahrouqi, Minister of Heritage and Tourism of the Sultanate of Oman.
In Riyadh, as part of the UN World Tourism Organization General Assembly, Umid Shadiev, Chairman of the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan, held a meeting with Kim Dae Hyun, Vice Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of the Republic of Korea.
As part of the 26th session of the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, a business breakfast titled “Travel to Uzbekistan and Invest in Uzbekistan” was held, dedicated to attracting investment in the country’s tourism infrastructure and expanding the presence of international brands.
With the aim of improving logistics systems, developing transport infrastructure, widely implementing ICT in the field of transport and logistics, and enhancing the country's domestic and international tourism potential through improved transport infrastructure, as well as bringing together industry professionals on a single platform, the 21st International Transport and Logistics Exhibition “TransLogistica Uzbekistan – 2025” has opened at the capital’s Uzexpocentre.
The Hokim of Khorezm Region, Jurabek Rakhimov, received the Hokim of Turkestan Region of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Nuralkhan Kusherov.
On November 6, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, participated in the summit of Central Asia and the United States leaders in the “C5+1” format, held at the White House – the official residence of the President of the United States in Washington, D.C.
The event, chaired by the President of the United States Donald Trump, was also attended by President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, and President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov.
The President of Uzbekistan expressed appreciation to the President of the United States for organizing the “C5+1” summit, which over the past 10 years since its establishment has become an effective mechanism for developing regional trade, transport and energy connections. It was emphasized that the current summit marks a new stage in the development of strategic dialogue between Central Asia and the United States.
On November 6, as part of his working visit to Washington, D.C., President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held talks at the White House with President of the United States of America Donald Trump.
Issues of further strengthening Uzbek-American strategic partnership, enhancing political dialogue, and expanding trade, economic, investment and cultural-humanitarian cooperation were reviewed. Special attention was given to the practical implementation of agreements reached at the highest level in New York in September this year
The President of our country left an entry in the White House Guest Book.
Then, in the Oval Office, the leaders held talks during which they discussed issues related to further strengthening Uzbek-American strategic partnership relations, enhancing political dialogue, and expanding trade, economic, investment, cultural, and humanitarian cooperation.
Tashkent has been included in the list of “The Best Places to Go in Asia in 2026” by the international travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler.
In the framework of the working visit to the city of Doha, a meeting was held between the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
Issues of deepening of Uzbek-Qatari relations of strategic partnership and enhancing multifaceted practical cooperation were reviewed.
In the beginning of the meeting, the Head of our state sincerely congratulated the Emir of Qatar on the successful organization of the events of the Second World Summit on Social Development.
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Audrey Azoulay in the city of Samarkand.
Issues of further developing multifaceted partnership of Uzbekistan with this authoritative UN institute were reviewed.
At the beginning of the conversation, Audrey Azoulay sincerely congratulated the Head of our state on the historic event – the holding of the 43rd session of the General Conference of the Organization, which, for the first time in the past 40 years, is taking place outside UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris.
On October 31 of this year, the international festival “Lazzatli Surkhan” will be organized at the Boysun Bahori tourist complex in the Boysun district. The festival aims to showcase the rich gastronomic and tourist potential of Surkhandarya region, widely promote national culinary traditions, and increase the flow of tourists to the area.
The Tourism Committee has organized a press tour for media representatives to showcase ongoing developments in the Namangan region and its tourism potential. During the visit, journalists and bloggers had the opportunity to familiarize themselves firsthand with the tourism potential, cultural heritage, and historical riches of Namangan.
Today, a grand opening ceremony of the 4th International Honey Festival took place at the “Valley of Legends” theme park in the Davlatabad district.
An article by Sophie Ibbotson, Uzbekistan’s tourism brand ambassador to the UK, was published in National Geographic, covering a new stage in the development of the ancient city of Khiva, which is set to become more accessible to travelers by 2026. The article highlights the city’s historical significance and upcoming changes.
The popular travel portal CNN Travel has featured Uzbek bread (non) among the 50 best types of bread in the world.
To widely promote Uzbekistan’s tourism potential in the Kingdom of Spain, the Tourism Committee together with the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Spain, in cooperation with Uzbekistan Airways JSC and the Spanish PR agency EVERCOM, is organizing a press tour for representatives of Spanish mass media.
Join our group tour across Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan by train Jibek Joly. October 24–28
Almaty – Turkestan – Tashkent – Samarkand – Bukhara
Two countries, one route, and a thousand impressions!
It is my great pleasure to meet with you, my dear brothers, in the unique city of Gabala, which has been one of the important trade and cultural centers of the Great Silk Road since ancient times.
First of all, I would like to express my gratitude to His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, for the high-level organization of the summit and for the traditional and sincere hospitality.
Thanks to your initiatives, we have visited many regions of modern Azerbaijan in recent years.
We are witnessing the ever-growing development of beautiful Karabakh and the enormous construction works taking place in the cities of Shusha, Khankendi and Aghdam. As close friends, we are certainly very pleased with these positive developments.
It is no exaggeration to say that "Peace Declaration" signed with Armenia thanks to your firm political will is also a common victory for the Turkic states.
This historic agreement opens up broad opportunities for close cooperation among our countries in trade, economic, transport and humanitarian spheres.
