Tourism

A new route taxi launched in Samarkand, linking tourist streets

In order to ensure the implementation of the resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On additional measures to diversify domestic tourism services", a new fixed-route taxi was launched connecting the tourist streets of the city of Samarkand. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Heritage of Uzbekistan.

The number of foreign tourists visiting Uzbekistan exceeds 1.88 million people

On 30 June 2022, a press conference was held in the building of the Agency for Information and Mass Communications on the work done by the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Heritage.

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Another Neanderthal dwelling discovered in Khatak cave in Surkhandarya

In 2021, archaeologists in Sherabad district of Surkhandarya region on the territory of the Surkhon State Reserve, Khatak department, Bokhlar-Dara massif discovered a Neanderthal human dwelling dating back to 100,000-40,000 years BC. From June 2022, large-scale excavations began at the site.

Khiva is the tourist capital of the Islamic world in 2024

Within the framework of the XI session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, for the first time, a decision was made to declare Khiva the "Tourism Capital of the Islamic World".

Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan sign tourism cooperation program in the sphere of tourism

On 20 June 2022, a program of cooperation in the field of tourism for 2022 was signed between the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the State Tourism Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Tashkent.

InterContinental Hotel to be opened in Uzbekistan in 2022

IHG® Hotels & Resorts (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced a debut signing for its leading luxury InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand in Uzbekistan. InterContinental Tashkent is expected to open towards the end of 2022, showcasing a new modern luxury experience within the capital city.

All restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic have been lifted for tourists arriving in Uzbekistan

According to the decision of the Republican Special Commission, from 10 June 2022, temporary restrictions related to coronavirus will be lifted on entry into Uzbekistan for tourism purposes by air, border railway stations and border checkpoints. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Uzbekistan wins in two nominations at the global summit "Halal In Travel - Global Summit 2022"

From 31 May to 2 June 2022, Singapore hosted the Halal In Travel - Global Summit 2022, dedicated to the restoration and development of the Muslim tourism market. Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Tourism and Cultural Heritage Aziz Abdukhakimov spoke at the event in an online format.

Uzbek, Tajik Presidents visit the Ichan-Kala complex in Khiva

President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, accompanied by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, visited historical monuments in the Ichan-Kala complex.

The rich tourism potential of the city of Bukhara is presented at Daegu World Cities Friendship Forum - 2022

Uzbek diplomats took part in Daegu World Cities Friendship Forum - 2022, Dunyo news agency reported.

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