Uzbekistan presented at tourism exhibition in the Netherlands

Anvar Umarov · 11:17, 20.01.2009 · Updated 07:25 · 972 views

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Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) -- Utrecht hosted 38th international tourism exhibition Vacantiebeurs-2009, largest tourism event in Benelux countries. Over 200 tourism administrations, tourism companies and airlines from 80 countries participated at the event.

Dutch tour operators Djoser, Passaat verre reizen, Baobab Reizen, Eurocult Lito Reisen, Koningaap, Sawadee Reizen, Tiara Tours, VNC Asia Travel, Sunita Travel and BCD Travel presented tourism routes to Uzbekistan, which attracted interest of over 200,000 visitors.

The report said other 20 Dutch tour operators presented information on tourism market of Uzbekistan at the exhibition.

BCD Travel manager Walter de Shepper said number of Dutch tourists, interested in visiting Uzbekistan, is increasing each year and visits to Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva are attract great interest.

VNC Asia Travel manager Alvin Setija Welde said the company plans to send four groups to Uzbekistan, besides the company receives individuals applications.

Regional manager of Baobab reizen Rob Sholten said the number of Dutch tourists, visiting Uzbekistan, will increase.

Anvar Umarov

Anvar Umarov is the founder and editor-in-chief of UzDaily, a leading business and news publication covering Uzbekistan and Central Asia. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, he has also worked as a PR manager for both state and private organizations, bringing a broad perspective on media, communications, and public affairs to his editorial leadership.