President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, speaking at the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, announced that Uzbekistan intended to allow citizens of EAEU countries to visit using internal documents to boost tourism. The country also plans to join the Eurasian Development Bank in early 2025.
A new tourism brand will be developed for Uzbekistan. The contest should be completed by October. The current brand has been used since 2013.
President of Uzbekistan visited Gulbozor mahalla in the historic district of Tashkent, where a dedicated tourist street has been established. The street may evolve into a 24/7 destination and will be integrated into the “tourist circle” under development in the Shaykhontokhur district.
The UN General Assembly has unanimously adopted a resolution initiated by Uzbekistan, proclaiming 2027 the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism.
President called for turning Uzbek bazaars into postcards of Uzbekistan. He ordered to develop a project of new modern market areas reflecting national culture. Jewelry complexes are planned to be created in each region and increase the number of hotels and guest houses.
Over 50% of Uzbekistan’s domestic tourists prefer to travel with families, a recent survey by the Institute for Macroeconomic and Regional Studies suggests. However, poor road quality, high prices, and limited access to water, Internet, and sanitation facilities were the main concerns reported.
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