01.02.2012 Shahina Biznes Travel @ All rights reserved. No copying is authorized.Presentation on touristic potential of Uzbekistan held at the Institute of Hospitality and Tourism of the Russian Peoples' Friendship University in Moscow, organized by the Embassy of our country in Russia with the support of the Fund "Forum of Culture and Arts of Uzbekistan". Representatives of touristic companies, civil society, academia, business circles of the...

30.01.2012 Shahina Biznes Travel @ All rights reserved. No copying is authorized.National Airline Company "Uzbekistan Airways" celebrating its 20th anniversary of establishment. Over twenty years of its existence, the Uzbek civil aviation has passed long, complicated path of formation and the formation of a modern airline. Today it plays an important role in the further expansion of fruitful cooperation and strengthening the ties of Uzbekistan...

28.01.2012 Shahina Biznes Travel @ All rights reserved. No copying is authorized.High-speed train Afrosiyob which connects Tashkent and Samarkand began to ply five times a week - on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  Now the train is leaving from Tashkent - at 8:00 am and arrives to Samarkand at 10:30 am. The return flight departs at 17:00 and arrives to the capital at 19:38. Before this train Afrosiyob shuttled between the two...

26.01.2012 Shahina Biznes Travel @ All rights reserved. No copying is authorised.Сolorfully illustrated article about the touristic potential of Uzbekistan «Splendors of Uzbekistan» is published in Malaysian English-language newspaper «New Straits Times». Malaysian journalist Zalina Mohd Som talks about her impressions of «Mega-info-tour" around Uzbekistan.Sharing her memories, the author notes that trip to Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and other...

25.01.2012 Shahina Biznes Travel @ All rights reserved. No copying is authorised.Fascinating piece of nature - Aydar-Arnasay, system of lakes, where ecosystem of mountains, deserts and swamps converged – recognized as one of the most promising areas for development of ecological tourism in Uzbekistan. This exotic land, located from Tashkent in just three hours away by car.After desiccation of the Aral Sea, Aydar-Arnasay Lake system has become the...

24.01.2012 Shahina Biznes Travel @ All rights reserved. No copying is authorised.Interest of German public is growing to the rich historical, cultural heritage and tourism potential of Uzbekistan. Bright evidence can be seen in the frequent publication of the various German editions dedicated to the development of tourism and historical monuments of our country.In the article "Uzbekistan on the Great Silk Road," published by the German travel...

23/01/2012Shahina Biznes Travel @ All rights reserved. No copying is authorised.  Largenational stand of Uzbekistan is one of the major points of interest for visitors of International Tourism Fair FITUR, which started in the Spanish capital. Demonstratingtourist potential of Uzbekistan on international tourist fairs with the national stand made in national Uzbek colours and style is now a good tradition.The design of the national stand combines...

20/01/2012 Shahina Biznes Travel @ All rights reserved. No copying is authorised.Presentation of touristic potential of Uzbekistan "Discovering the treasures of the ancient Silk Road: Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva", organized by the Permanent Mission of Uzbekistan at United Nations, the Consulate General of Uzbekistan in New York with the support of the Fund "Forum of Culture and Arts of Uzbekistan" held in Seattle, USA. Representatives of public...

16/01/2012Shahina Biznes Travel @ All rights reserved. No copying is authorised. The Dutch city of Utrecht is hosting a prestigious international touristic fair «Vakantiebeurs 2012", the largest in the Benelux countries. More than 2 thousand travel agencies from 150 countries around the world attend this large event, occupying 85 thousand square meters of exhibition space. The most widely represented are companies from European Union, North and...

The exhibition center «Brabant Hall» Belgian city of Leuven hosted an annual popular touristic fair «Hobo Reisen». It was provided with information about the tourism potential of more than 40 countries. Within one day of the fair was visited by over 10 thousand people. With the assistance of a diplomatic mission in the country of Belgium in the framework of this fair was organized presentation of touristшс potential of Uzbekistan. On a...

12/01/2012Shahina Biznes Travel @ All rights reserved. No copying is authorised.  At the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan held a meeting dedicated to the further development of the tourism industry and increase exports of tourism services, with the participation of heads of ministries, business associations. In the short term implementation is planned several activities for the implementation of approved programs targeted activities...

The meeting has been held in the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan addressing the further development of tourism and increasing the export of tourist services. It was attended by heads of ministries, agencies, associations and hokimiyats. Implementation of a set of measures has been projected for the nearest future envisaging the realization of the approved programs of targeted actions for the promotion of tourism and increase of...

 New 2012 year was started with opening of new 3 stars hotel "Sairam" in Tashkent, which  is located in ecologically clean areas of the city, a ten minute drive from downtown. Quiet and calm area contributes to pleasant, productive work and a relaxing break. Number of hotel rooms large enough to comfortably accept and serve all guests, whether it is a small family or a delegation of 40 people.For a comfortable stay the hotel offers three...

  The new comfortable hotel "GRAND IST" is going to be opened in Tashkent, which is situated in the central of the capital. The most and significant objects of business, social, cultural and entertainment life of the city located in 3-10 minutes drive from the hotel. “Grand Ist” meets all international standards. Each room is equipped with modern furniture.Hotel “Grand Ist” enables us to provide high quality services including:...

The national airline company of Uzbekistan plans to increase frequency of flights between the capitals of Uzbekistan and India up to seven per week. Representative of the national airline (NAC) "Uzbekistan Airways" (Air Line of Uzbekistan) in Delhi Atabek Atabaev told about this information. According to him, every year number of air travel from India to Uzbekistan is increasing. "If in 2010 the services of NAC in the direction of the...

The United States is growing interest in the unique cultural heritage and tourism opportunities of modern Uzbekistan. Presentation "Discovering Heritage of the Great Silk Road" was organized by the Permanent Mission of Uzbekistan to the UN and the Consulate General of our country in New York with the support of the touristic company «Silk Rod Treasures Tours» in Dover, New Jersey.   The event was held in the Center of the...

Statistics says that tourism on the profitability of the total exports of goods and services takes the third place in the world, second only to oil exports and petroleum products, as well as cars. This was a determining factor for a number of European countries, where tourism contributes to a quarter or more of revenues. For example, in Italy, Spain, Switzerland, France, the share of the tourism industry in the gross national product is 15...

The presentation on theme touristic potential of Uzbekistan, organized by the embassy of the country with the assistance of the company «International Club DC» held in Washington, DC. It was attended by representatives of the U.S. travel agencies, public, academic, scientific and business communities, as well as the media. In the multimedia presentation, guests were provided a wealth of information about tourism, cultural and historical...

The national airline company of Uzbekistan in January, 2012 will receive from American Boeing Co the first plane Boeing 767-300ER which can serve routes in length to 11000 km.   This American company within the limits of the contract in cost of $389,2 million till 2014 should put to national airline company "Uzbekistan Airlines" 4 planes of similar updating.   According to confirmed a drawing till March, 2012 first two planes,...

Put into operation the new hotel "Afrosiyob" which can accommodate 40 tourists wishing to see the touristic potential of the Andijan region.   20 guest rooms decorated in European style, have all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay of guests. Depending on the preferences of tourists’ hotel can offer 4 rooms of "Lux", 2 - "Apartment", six issues of "Deluxe" and eight standard rooms. In addition, the hotel has a banquet hall...

So was called the organized by Permanent Mission of our country at the United Nations presentation of tourist potential of Uzbekistan which took place in the American city of Orem.   It was attended by heads of administrations of Orem, representatives of tourism companies, public, academic and business circles, electronic information, as well as students and faculty of the University of Fordham (New York) and University of Utah Vole...

In a picturesque German town Sindelfingen, near Stuttgart, the capital of Baden-Wurttemberg, held their annual regional tourism fair, organized by the travel agency association of motorists in Germany «ADAC». Tour operators from 30 countries, including Uzbekistan were attended in it.   The tourism potential of our country in this international industry forum was presented to the diplomatic mission of Uzbekistan in Germany. The purpose of...

 New Four-star MAJESTIC PALACE hotel opened its doors not far from the historical center of Samarkand.  Hotel is conveniently located in walking distance from the main historical monuments of the city. All 36 comfortable guestrooms (4 singles, 8 doubles and 24 twins) feature en-suite bathroom with a bath, IDD telephone, satellite TV, mini-bar, air-conditioner, Internet access. European design is dominating in interior of the rooms as well as of...

Second high-speed train Afrosiyob, built by Spanish company Patentes Talgo S.L. arrived to Tashkent at night December 9, 2011.   The train, consisting of nine cars and two locomotives, was transported by railway from St. Petersburg by the locomotive of "Russian Railways".   The first electro train Afrosiyob, designed for high-speed railway line from Tashkent to Samarkand, arrived to the capital on July 22, 2011 and started regular traffic...

Hotel InterContinental Tashkent marked the beginning of the winter season with solemn ceremony. This means that the mass of exciting and attractive offers on how to "decorate" New Year's Eve and where to celebrate this long-awaited holiday tour is provided. Bright lights and festive chapel met Intercontinental Tashkent Hotel guests and residents of the capital, organizing a festive evening in a cozy and friendly atmosphere. As...

Presentation dedicated to the touristic attractions and rich cultural heritage of Uzbekistan held in Tokyo. It was organized by the diplomatic mission of our country together with the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA), with representative of the National Airline "Uzbekistan Airways", a Japanese touristic company «AJT INC».   Representatives of Japanese travel companies acquainted with great interest with the new routes for tourists in...

Informational material under the name «Uzbekistan - a country of historical tolerance and cultural pluralism» was distributed at the headquarters of the United Nations for six languages ​​of the UN as an official document of the 66 session of the General Assembly, timed to International Day of Tolerance, proclaimed by UNESCO on 16 November 1995 and annually celebrated in this day.   It reflects the important factors of the situation in...

Championship of Central Asian on sport climbing will take place from 2 to 4 December 2011 in the Sports Club K2. It is possible to look at the competition in a beautiful, desperate, exciting sport - rock climbing from 2 to 4 December at the Sports Club K2. The opening of the Central Asian Cup climbing will be on December 2 at 12.00, which will bring together athletes from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. This championship held since...

The business magazine «ICN» (International Commercial news), which is one of the most popular publications of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), published an article about the Republic of Uzbekistan in Abu Dhabi. The brightly illustrated book contains a wealth of information to review the history and geography of the country, the ongoing reforms in the country in all spheres of life and the achievements of Uzbekistan in political, economic and...

Exhibition under the title opened in Kiev at National Museum of Art under the Khanenko name with the assistance of Uzbek Embassy in Ukraine. The opening ceremony was attended by representatives of ministries and departments, intellectuals, heads of diplomatic missions and mass media. The exhibition features about 30 samples of weaving and sewing of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, made by folk artists from Samarkand, Tashkent, Bukhara,...

A new, modern and comfortable hotel "Rahnamai” has opened in Nukus city, Uzbekistan.The Rahnamai hotel is located in the heart of the city.  One of the famous Nukus Museum is situated near to the hotel. To diversify your evening you can enjoy your meal in one of the restaurants such as "NEO", "KARAKUMS", "Sheraton"This new hotel has 13 cozy rooms (5 DBL, 5 TWN, 3 SGL). Environment and facilities meet modern standards. All rooms have a spacious...

Recently at the exhibition center of Colmar France, third in size and population of Elzase, the administrative center of Upper Rein department, passed in France the 27th International Tourist Exhibition entitled "International Exhibition of Tourism and Travel." The exhibition was attended by representatives of various national touristic administrations, hotels, tour operators from more than 50 countries have submitted three days of its more...

Hotel Dedeman  in Tashkent made a gift 1111 USD for the baby girl who was born in one of capital’s maternity clinic on November 11, 2011.Gift certificate in the amount of 1111 USD was presented by Dedeman Tashkent hotel’s administration to the parents of the baby.The baby has given the name Nicole and she saw the light at exactly 11:11 pm by Tashkent time.General Manager of Dedeman Silk Road Tashkent Mr. Tozzo noted that “Children are the most...

Turkish expert on Central Asia, Omer Atagencha published an article at information-analytical publication in Ankara «Turkish Forum» about "17th Tashkent International Tourist Fair "Tourism on the Silk Road." The article praised the role and position of Uzbekistan on the Silk Road, covers the Tashkent International Tourism Fair, the creative work of Uzbekistan after independence in the reconstruction and development of cultural and spiritual...

At exhibition center ExCel in London hosted the 32nd World Tourism Fair (World Travel Market). This is the second scale tourism forum in Europe (after Berlin), held annually since 1980. It offers participants the opportunity to obtain detailed information about the development and direction of the touristic market, how to ensure a high level of competitiveness of the business as one of the most important annual events in the global...

An International touristic fair “World Travel Market - 2011” hosted on November 7-10, 2011 in London. The tourism potential of our country was presented in this fair. Under the leadership of President Islam Karimov continued work on the general promotion of overseas tourism potential of Uzbekistan, the tourism industry to further improve the tourism infrastructure is yielding good results. Uzbekistan, located in the heart of the Silk Road,...

An exhibition of oriental culture "Festival of the East" was held in the Italian town of Marina di Carrara (Tuscany region), in which along with other countries was an exposition about Uzbekistan. Detailed information about the tourism potential of Uzbekistan was presented at the exhibition, the priority areas for tourism development in the country, rich spiritual and cultural heritage of our people, unique historical landmarks of the ancient...

In the mid-19th century, young bey and successful merchant named Urganсhi built for him and his large extended family residence on the territory of the old town Bukhara. Upon completion of construction Urganchibek arranged ceremony, attended by the Emir of Bukhara Ahad Khan. The emir expressed his admiration for the original architecture and the elegance of ganch and wood, and asked, "What are you going to do here?" - Hinting that house such...

In recent years, tourism in Uzbekistan has become one of the fastest growing areas. In this regard, it is evident that the development of new varieties of tourism in the country, one of which is ecotourism. In Uzbekistan, thanks to the unique nature of the region, there are all conditions for the development of this type of tourism. In connection with this invaluable experience of states that ecotourism has become traditional, such as the...

The 17th Tashkent International Tourist Fair "Tourism on the Silk Road-201," which opened in our capital city on November 2, 2011 brought together representatives of different areas of tourism, international experts gathered in this field, including representatives of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Some of the participants described their experiences after Fair.   Javier Blanco, director of the countries - members of the UNWTO:...

A new passenger terminal capacity of 400 passengers per hour was put into operation at the international airport "Bukhara" on October 31, 2011. The new terminal was built in accordance with the decree of the President "On the acceleration of infrastructure development, transport and communications construction in 2011-2015."   The terminal is equipped with modern equipment, designed to provide round the clock customer service, optimum...

Сonference on "Linkages cultures of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan" was held in Tashkent at Azerbaijan Cultural Center of the Heydar Aliev. The conference was organized by Uzbekistan Art Academy, Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan with the support of the Azerbaijan Embassy in Uzbekistan. Number of professors and students of higher educational institutions of Tashkent, prominent scientists and cultural workers...

Tourism has been and remains the original card of any country. The domestic tourism industry in a short time was able to realize this potential, making Uzbekistan one of the most visited countries of the world-famous brand "Great Silk Road". The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) of UN appreciates the leading role of Uzbekistan in strengthening of international cooperation for the development of tourism infrastructure on the Great Silk Road,...

The rich cultural and historical and spiritual heritage, natural resources at the disposal of Uzbekistan, made this country one of the centers of world tourism. In order to further promote the historical and cultural heritage and tourism potential of the country, by General Consulate in Istanbul with the Discovery Club of Turkey (CBT) was organized "The Day of Uzbekistan." The event brought together artists, representatives of Turkish...

Uzbekistan was elected member of the executive council of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for the European regional group for 2011-2015.This decision was taken last week within the 19th session of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in South Korean city of Gyeongju.The UN World Tourism Organization appreciated Uzbekistan's role in strengthening international cooperation to develop tourism infrastructure on the Great Silk Way....

The Uzbek Foreign Ministry hosted a meeting with Italian delegation led by Deputy Economic Development Minister, MP of Lower House of Parliament Catia Polidori, the ministry reported on Saturday. The sides discussed issues of deepening bilateral economic and investment ties in the prospective areas of cooperation. Italian Ambassador to Uzbekistan Riccardo Manara participated at the meeting. Earlier, Tashkent hosted a meeting of the Uzbek-Italian...

In celebration of World Tourism Day "Travel and Tours" department of NC "Uzbek tourism" at Navoi region organized a tour for children of "Mercy" orphanage. Group of small, but incredibly inquisitive tourists, consisting of 50 children at "Mercy" orphanage in Navoi region, securing good parting words representative of Navoi region head, as well as the head of "Travel and Tours" Mansurjon Khamidov, went to a fascinating tour of historic sites in...

Festive celebration, full of songs, dances and surprises held at Tashkent Palace hotel. When it comes to leisure tourism, perhaps, is one of the specific: its employees, specializing in the organization of a full and varied holiday, rarely can indulge in the absence of an important resource - time. But to celebrate the World Tourism Day should every professional of this industry. Their ability to relax they demonstrated at an event organized by...

As of October 30 2011, the National Airline "Uzbekistan Airways" moves to winter schedule. According to the press service centre of the company, flight frequency will have a few changes compared to the previous winter season, but in most areas will remain unchanged. If we talk about updates to the schedule, we can emphasize a separate flight Tashkent - Riga, which will be carried out in November on Thursdays, and from December – in Fridays on the...

In 2012 a new three-storey building with 18 comfortable rooms is opening under the name Jipek Joli hotel. Moreover, reconstruction of the airport will be finished in October month and all travelers will be met at the airport that meets international standards.      Karakalpakstan region offers touristic sights, such as Ayaz Kala, Kala Torprak, Coy kyrylgan stool Guldursun, Khiva, Sultan Baba, Mizdakhan, the A ral Sea The past more than 200 miles...

Governments of Uzbekistan, China and Kyrgyzstan at the meeting on September 14 have decided to begin construction of the railway China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan.  According to Mr. Almazbek Atambaev, many issues have to be discussed and agreed, including financial and technical sides, such as track width and etc... He also mentioned that he does not see any obstacles to finish all preparations in a short period. Mr. Atambaev noted -...

Management of Dedeman Silk Road Tashkent has decided to increase the volume of guests by improving food quality. Mr. Lokman Arslan was appointed as a New Executive Chef at Dedeman Tashkent hotel as of September, 2011. Mr. Arslan has a wide experience as a chef and headhunted by Dedeman team from well-known Merdan Palace hotel where he had a Sous Chef position.

In Navoi, on the eve of the 20th anniversary of Uzbekistan's independence new four-star hotel "Zarafshon grant" has started its operation. There are all hotel facilities for guests including first aid cabinet, women's and men's beauty salons, fitness facilities and swimming pool. Also in the territory of hotel new complex has began its work on the maintenance of trucks and cars. As a result, dozens of young people got employed. Today in...

Department of the Dordogne and Shakhrisabz city municipality realizing the joint project to raise awareness of the Timurid heritage. General Council of the Dordogne in France expands cooperation with Shakhrisabz city municipality in project to raise awareness of the Timurid heritage. For this purpose, the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs has allocated 116 000 Euros. The project will develop a program for the exchange of knowledge and...

National Company "Uzbektourism" summed up the tourism industry’s activity for the first half of 2011. The first half of 2011 marked the intensification in the implementation of measures to develop the tourism sector, supporting small business and entrepreneurship, creation of new tourist products, as well as the development of tourism infrastructure in the regions. Through these measures the rate of growth of tourism services increased by...

The cost of the ticket for high-speed train "Afrosiab" with the route Tashkent-Samarkand will be in average of 25 USD. According to the chairman of the «Uzbekistan Railways" Mr. Achilbay Ramatov, the average ticket price for high-speed train Talgo («Afrosiab"), which will operate on the route "Tashkent-Samarkand", will be 41 000 soums. The price will  vary depending on the passenger seat  class. The length of the new train is 157...

Uzbekistan is celebrating its 20th anniversary of independence in this year and number of hotels has increased accordingly. New hotel in Tashkent “Hayot” has started its operation with 31 rooms from which 21 doubles, 4 singles, 4 luxe apartments and 1 VIP room.  It has 3 floors and all facilities like WI-FI Internet, sauna,  pool, fitness center and etc…  Hotel accepts international VISA card as well as cash from guests.

Small and Cozy hotel located in the heart of ancient part of Bukhara started operating as of August, 2011. The hotel is built in ancient Bukhara style and offers 20 rooms. It has all facilities like restaurant, Wi-Fi internet, laundry services, massage and etc…The hotel has elegant wooden pillars carved with oriental decorations. The hotel reminds ancient Bukhara houses.

After the General Secretary of IFMA, Stephan Fox, made a final inspection of the venue, hotel and other relevant areas for the upcoming World Championships he gave his approval to organize the championship in the wonderful city of Tashkent during the period of September 20-27, 2011. The World Championship will be arranged by the Uzbekistan Amateur and Professional Muaythai Federation, the Government of Uzbekistan and the Centre of Development of...

The arrangement has been reached between Uzbekistan and Afghanistan according to which within three years the first Afghan railway branch will be maintained by the Uzbek party. The corresponding Agreement has been signed between state-joint-stock railway company «Uzbekistan Railways» and the Ministry of public works of Afghanistan.   The given railway line connects Hayraton station on the Uzbek-Afghan border with Mazari-Sharif...

Meeting with the delegation of the French company «AKKOR Group» led by the General Director of the company «Russian Management Hotel Company» Alexis Delaroff has taken place at NC «Uzbektourism».   Interaction questions in hotel business sphere have been discussed during the meeting. We will remind that the company «AKKOR Group» is included into the number of world leaders in the hotel management field and has management of 4500 hotels...

Mr. Jan Luka Tozzo has been appointed as a General Manager at Dedeman Silk Road Tashkent hotel. He is supposed to start his duties as of August 15, 2011. Dedeman Tashkent hotel is known as one of the best hotels of Uzbekistan, despite of having only 4* status. It has all facilities including inner&outdoor pools, tennis court, fitness centre and etc... For the last 5 years the Management of Dedeman hotels & resorts has replaced 4 General Managers...

Tashkent International Tourism Exhibition (ТIТE) will spend this year 17 times. Now over 710 tourism organizations, 261 licensed firms for granting of hotel services operate in our country. The tourism industry of Uzbekistan during the last year’s dynamically developing; internal tourism has grown on 19 %. Over 1 million 353 thousand tourists from all over the world countries have visited Uzbekistan in 2010 year.   Uzbekistan is the...

During interview the head of the Singapore Company «Eyered works» Alvinn Lim has especially noted a rich historical heritage of Uzbekistan, its spiritually-moral traditions, the invaluable contribution to the world culture.   «We were in Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva where your people are spent grandiose works on restoration of historical monuments. Spiritually-cultural value is a basis of development and powerful stimulus of national...

The exhibition under the name «Visual art of Uzbekistan» has opened in London at the Gallery of "Stephen Lawrence". It has been organized by the central-Asian cultural center (CACC), art and science Institute with support of Greenwich University. Works of young photo amateur artists from our country are presented at the exposition of the exhibition. It acquaints visitors and inhabitants of Foggy Albion with culture, traditions and modern...

«Evening of the Uzbek culture», organized by Fund «the Forum of culture and art of Uzbekistan» with assistance of embassy of our country and Japanese Fund «Ikuo Hirayamy's Silk Road» has taken place in the capital of Japan a city Tokyo. The presentation of cultural and tourist potentials of Uzbekistan has taken place within the limits of action.   Known Japanese state and public figures, deputies and the Parliament management,...

       Hotel «RETRO PALACE - HOTEL APARTMENT» complex, effectively designed in the style of "retro", is conveniently located in the heart of the capital.         This hotel has "3 stars" certificate, fully meets the requirements of this category and due to first-class amenities, is an ideal place for leisure and business.         The hall's interior is favorable for convenient communication with guests and their rapid accommodation:...

The presentation devoted to achievements of Uzbekistan in tourism sphere for years of independence has taken place in the capital of India Delhi. Representatives of leading travel agencies, political and cultural-humanitarian circles of India, and also reporters of known Indian mass-media have taken part in it.   The detailed information on modern development of the tourism industry in Uzbekistan, new achievements and directions of...

The French institute in Uzbekistan has opened in capital in 2002. It was called as the French cultural centre of Victor Hugo. The aim of the French institute in Uzbekistan - training of all interested persons to the French language, the organization of interesting cultural actions and exhibitions, distribution of the information on education and work in this country.   Here six fine audiences, the big media library and a spacious...

The seminar devoted to the tourist potential of Uzbekistan is held in Tokyo. Diplomatic mission of our country in Japan, the Fund «Forum of culture and art of Uzbekistan» with support of Japanese association of touristic agents and National agency on tourism at the Ministry of Japan transport have acted as organizers of this seminar. Representatives of the tourist industry, cultural funds and public associations, mass-media of Japan have...

Cultural dialogue between Uzbekistan and foreign countries become more and more active and multilateral every year. Performances of domestic musical and dancing collectives, gifted soloists acquaint with original art of our country to people of all continents.   Also tours of the well-known foreign actors in Uzbekistan have become frequent. They pass in frameworks of a cultural exchange and first of all are aimed at spiritual...

The scale reforms which have been carried out for last 20 years in Uzbekistan promoted achievement of good results in all spheres. The huge contribution to the future development of the state is creation of a free industrially-economic zone of "Navoi".   Created for foreign investors a favorable investment climate, privileges and preferences in "Navoi", and also the legal base directed on protection of the rights and guarantees of...

Meeting with the Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Federal Republic Brazil with residence in Moscow Carlos Antonio da Rosha Paranos has taken place at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan on June, 9th, 2011.   Exchange of opinions on a current condition and prospects of bilateral interaction has taken place during the conversation. Uzbekistan and Brazil have considerable potential for expansion of mutually advantageous...

Meeting with Kingdom of Saudi Arabian delegation led by the cochairman of the Joint commission on control over a course of performance of the Cooperation agreement in trade area, economy, sciences and technicians, cultures, sports and youth affairs between Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia, operating General agency under investments Amr bin Abdulla al-Dabbag has taken place in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan on June, 6th, 2011....

Meeting with the Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Chinese National Republic Chjan Syao has taken place in the Republic Uzbekistan Ministry for Foreign Affairs on June, 3rd, 2011.   Vital topics of the Uzbek-Chinese relations are discussed within the limits of interaction in the Shanghai organization of cooperation.

Meeting with the representatives of NC "Uzbek tourism", with the airports of Uzbekistan and the tourist enterprises of the country has taken place at the conference hall of "Uzbekistan" hotel. The air transportation is very popular among tourists. Doubtless advantages of aircraft are speed, comfort and safety. To reach from the country capital where arrive the majority of the international flights, to Urgench and Khiva, Nukus or Termez...

Ministry for Foreign Affairs is accepted the delegation of the Chinese Academy of modern international relations (КАСМО) led by vice-president Yan Mintsze on May, 25th, 2011 in the Republic of Uzbekistan.   The exchange of opinions on various aspects of interaction of two countries has taken place, including cooperation within the limits of SCO, which are executed 10 years on June, 15th, 2011.   Delegation of (KACMO), staying in...

President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov received the Deputy Secretary-General, UNDP Administrator, Helen Clark at Oqsaroy Residence in Tashkent on 23 May.   During a meeting the condition of interaction of Uzbekistan is discussed with this global international structure. The important place has been taken away to a theme of consolidation of efforts of the world community for the decision of the problems connected with the Aral...

The president of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov has arrived with the state visit to Delhi under the invitation of the President of the Indian Republic Pratibhi Patil.   The basic actions of the visit will take place on May, 18th. The president of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov will meet with President of Indian Republic Pratibhi Patil, with Prime minister of India Manmohan Singh, and also with the Speaker of the...

Leaving abroad, the tourist frequently appears in an extreme situation: change of a climate, water, food and set of other changes can cause certain problems. Insurance companies can help to tourists in such situation. Today tourists besides a suitcase and a camera take with themselves the insurance policy. Moreover, in many countries presence of the insurance policy providing certain protection and financial indemnification at insured...

    The new hotel «Golden Valley» offers the visitors comfortable rooms, restaurant, a bar, business center, a conference hall, a sports complex, a medical office, a beauty salon, pool and a gym. Hotel has the following category of numbers: Standard rooms, Deluxe rooms, Premium rooms, Suite rooms, Royal Suite rooms.     Safes are established in each room of the hotel, also there are smoking and non-smoking rooms. There is free...

The management of the Brazilian city was dissatisfied that the service of Google Maps has given too much attention to the slums, for which Rio is well-known for the whole world not worse than carnival. The large-scale viewing of maps will allow you to learn names hardly probable not all six hundred slums whereas richer quarters and touristic sights are not always designated. For example, area Kosme-Velyu where lives middle class and tourists...

At the initiative of NAC «Uzbekistan Airways» accepting tour operators will spend questioning of foreign tourists concerning quality of tourism service at the Tashkent International Airport. With such offer the national air carrier has addressed to NC "Uzbektourism", Associations of the tourism organizations of Uzbekistan and to representatives of domestic tourist industry. Within the limits of this work is planned to collect...

There has passed conference on a theme « Tourism industry development in the conditions of economy modernization: potential and possibilities». Conference has been organized by NC "Uzbektourism" and by Tashkent State Economy University.  At the conference there was considered questions which are arising in tourist sphere in a stage of modern development of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Participants of the conference acted on vital...

New General Manager of Dedeman Silk Road Tashkent hotel Mr. Ahmet Dogangun will replace Mr. Volkan Vural who has been managing the hotel for the last 3 years. During three years time Mr. Volkan Vural has succeeded to increase occupancy and to improve service level in the hotel. Also during his management Dedeman Silk Road Tashkent hotel was announced as “The best Tashkent hotel” in 2010.

Tour operators of Uzbekistan have taken part in the work of Chinese touristic fair COTTM 2011 (China Outbound Travel and Tourism Market) which begun the work on April, 13th, 2011 in China World Trade Center in Beijing. Tour operators of Uzbekistan have presented the products and touristic possibilities of Uzbekistan at this fair, which is positioned as a business meeting in format В2В, in which course the Chinese tour operators are...

For the first time at the international travel exchange ITB in Berlin, an extended tourism stand of Uzbekistan has been created. Annual participation of Uzbekistan in the major world tourism forum in Berlin this year was distinguished by new initiatives. The stand with 100 square-meter area could hardly make put in the rich tourist potential of our country that united the interests of the tourism industry, O’zbekturizm and Uzbekistan Airways...

Tourism ventures of Samarqand region have discussed the prospects of boosting the sector in the new travel season. The meeting with participation of O’zbekturizm National Company and representatives of the tourism industry has been organized in Samarqand. The gathered discussed the last-year results and issues on preparation for the current tourist season, as well as plans for the near future outlined. The annual rate of the tourist...

A new, modern and comfortable hotel "Rahnamai” has opened in Nukus city, Uzbekistan.  The Rahnamai hotel is located in the heart of the city.  One of the famous Nukus Museum is situated near to the hotel. To diversify your evening you can enjoy your meal in one of the restaurants such as "NEO", "KARAKUMS", "Sheraton". This new hotel has 13 cozy rooms (5 DBL, 5 TWN, 3 SGL). Environment and facilities meet modern standards. All rooms have a...

At the end of the last week the second round of qualifying of guides and guide-interpreters was organized at the initiative of O’zbekturizm NC in Samarqand. Over 135 excursion specialists confirmed and upgraded their professional status. This year the national tourism administration of Uzbekistan holds the certification of excursion specialists from all leading tour centers of the country. The first group of guides and interpreters passed...

International Tourism Fair ITB Berlin 2011 was opened in Berlin on March 9. It is attended by representatives of more than 11 thousand travel firms and companies, experts and scientists from 187 countries of the world. Tourist potential of Uzbekistan is also widely displayed at the event. Located in the heart of the Great Silk Road, Uzbekistan attracts a huge number of tourists from across the globe thanks to its historical architectural...

Leading tourism companies and agencies of Uzbekistan participated at the international tourism fair Asia Fair-2011, which took place in Wemmel, near Brussels (Belgium). The fair was organized by Belasia Association, which has been working for development of cooperation between Europe and Asia for last 15 years.  Over 120 tourism companies and airlines from Europe and Asian states participated at the event. Uzbek companies were also...

Department of tourism and advertisement policy has been launched at the Uzbekistan Havo Yollari, national airline of Uzbekistan. Commercial director of Uzbekistan Havo Yollari Erkin Ubaydullaev announced this at the meeting between management of Uzbekistan Havo Yollari and Uzbektourism national company with representatives of foreign airlines and local tour operators.  Erkin Ubaydullaev said that creation of new structure, which will...

The 18th International Tourism Fair «Balttour-2011" was held in Riga. Representatives of travel companies in Uzbekistan attended the opening ceremony. Three-day exhibition was visited by 22,500 people, including 4,500 specialists in tourism. In particular, there were presented all associated with tourism and travel industry's state and local tourism agencies, tourist information centers, transportation companies and other representatives of the...

One of the most popular weekly newspapers of Germany - "Die Zeit» («Die Zeit») in the form of an advertising insert distributed application «Zeit Riesen Aktuel», in which the readers offer information about the tourist potential of Uzbekistan.  It contains a beautifully-illustrated information on the historical cities of Uzbekistan such as Samarkand, Bukhara, Tashkent, Khiva, and others.  In this application, Uzbekistan is called as a...

Tourist potential of Uzbekistan was presented by the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Belgium with the assistance of the Belgian Tourist Company «Hobo Reisen» at the annual fair, which is one of the largest tourism and travel around the world.  Number of companies in the Benelux countries, offers visitors tours to Uzbekistan this year has increased significantly. The total number of visitors of the fair was over 120 thousand...

A series of events to educate the Italian public with modern Uzbekistan developments hosted in  San Pietro, Italy. As part of the "Day of Uzbekistan held a presentation about the investment and tourism potential of the republic. The guests were presented with documentary films, "Uzbekistan on the path of development" and "Pearls of Uzbekistan". The visitors have also familiarized themselves with a photo exhibition on the history and...

President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov will pay an official visit to Japan on 8-10 February on the invitation of this country’s Prime Minister Naoto Kan.During the visit, issues of expansion and deepening of the Uzbek-Japanese cooperation, as well as important problems of regional and international character will be considered.Signing of a number of bilateral documents aimed at deepening interaction between the two states in various areas is...

The National Company “O’zbekturizm” has published new tourist guides for travellers, willing to visit Uzbekistan, which includes a new tourist map of the country and booklet Visita Uzbekistan in Spanish with the number of 50 000 copies. A tourist map is the irreplaceable companion for fans of individual traveling. It helps both to orient on a place and provides with necessary information. The most useful and important information about Uzbekistan...

On 19-23 January was held the international tourism fair FITUR 2011 in Madrid, Spain. The national stand of Uzbekistan is distinguished with both scale and modern design. Uzbekistan has a huge potential of developing international tourism – was the opinion of the most visitors of the national tourist stand of our country that was represented in one of the major European tourist fairs.Unique monuments of the ancient architecture concentrated in...

Popular Spanish tourist almanac “Alfatour” has published an article “Traveling to Uzbekistan” devoted to the places of interest of the country. The author of the article writes that Uzbekistan considering the heart of legendary Great Silk Road was a place of meeting of the West and East since the extreme past.It is also written in the article that Uzbekistan is the ancient land of Central Asia with about three thousand years history. World known...

The prestigious international tourism fair "Vakantiebeurs 2011" was held in the Dutch city of Utrecht, which brought together more than two thousand tourist companies from 160 countries.  At the fair, broad and bright were represented a lot of tourism companies of the EU, Latin and North America as well as Asian and African countries.  During the fair was attended by about 150 thousand people - lovers of regional European tours and...

Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in France together with the general representation of NAC "Uzbekistan Airways" in Paris and travel agency «ASIA Voyages» held an introductory workshop for the French public with a view to promoting the tourism potential of our country.  Participants of the seminar were presented a special program, which provides weekly trend in Uzbekistan, about three hundred French tourists in separate months of spring...

The exhibition center «Brabant Hall» Belgian city of Leuven held its annual popular tourism fair, organized by one of the leading Belgian tour operators «Hobo Reisen. It provided information on the tourism potential of over 40 countries around the world.  Presented by our country's diplomatic mission in Belgium, a special stand dedicated to Uzbekistan and decorated in national style of the masters of applied arts in Uzbekistan, has attracted...

The richest historical and cultural heritage of Uzbekistan - diverse national cuisine, hospitality and goodwill of people - attracts foreign tourists, including those from Germany. The number of travel companies in Germany offering tours to Uzbekistan grows from year to year. Today their number reaches about 80. Many of them included diverse cross-cultural and tourist information about our country in their guidebooks for 2011. On the pages of the...

Two new world-class hotels will appear in Khiva and Samarkand, these cities are  included in the list of top tourist cities of Uzbekistan. Uzbek tourism plans to build a new four-star hotel Khiva Silk Road Hotel with 250 rooms in the old town of Khiva. Preliminary project cost is $ 9 million. It is estimated that this hotel will enjoy great popularity among tourists, as it will be located in one of the most visited tourist destinations in...

Presentation of the tourist potential of Uzbekistan entitled Uzbekistan - a Pearl of the Great Silk Road took place in Israel. The event took place in Ashkelon town. Opening the presentation, Beni Vaknin, the mayor, noted that Uzbekistan is world-wide known as the country with ancient history and culture. Architecture of Samarkand and Bukhara is rich in masterpieces of oriental architecture. As the mayor stated, the territory of modern...

 In anticipation of the new 2011 French community presented a travel guide "Uzbekistonga hush kelibsiz!" "Welcome to Uzbekistan!" published by Editions Georama. This is a gift for many tourists who are planning a trip to Uzbekistan. The publication introduces the French public with history, modernity and rich spiritual heritage, economic and tourist potential of Uzbekistan. It is illustrated with colorful photographs and has...

Bright, extravaganza, musical, extremely beautiful and fantastic … Only similar epithets can describe the opening ceremony of the New Year season took place in the hotel InterContinental Tashkent.So-called Tree Light Ceremony, the ceremony of switching on the Christmas tree lights, annually organized on the eve of the New Year holidays, has become the kind tradition in this hotel. “By this action we announce the beginning of the New Year...

On 15 December 2010, Thailand Foreign Minister Mr. Kasit Piromya held a bilateral meeting with Mr. Anvar Salikhbaev, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre, Bangkok, on the sideline of the Third Asia-Middle East Dialogue Ministerial Meeting (AMED III).  Both sides exchanged views on various issues pertaining to regional developments in Central Asia as well as avenues...

A session of the Uzbek-British Council on trade and industry was held in Tashkent on 9 December 2010.Heads of ministries and departments, companies and concerns of two states, responsible for foreign economic activity, oil and gas, trade and industry, investment, science and education, tourism, chemical industry, food industry, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and water management participated at the event. Co-chairman of the Uzbek-British Council on...

The National Company O’zbekturizm initiates the project on creating National historical-archeological park involving the major archeological monuments of the southern Karakalpakstan. The ancient strongholds Qirq Qiz, Ayoz Qal’a, Jonboz Qal’a, Eshon Qal’a Mausoleum, unique settlement Tuproq Qal’a and other historical-archeological monuments located in the territory of Karakalpakstan are of huge scientific and cultural interest and attract...

Representatives of British business circles led by Prince Michael of Kent will pay an official visit to Uzbekistan in early December 2010. The delegation will include over 70 representatives of companies from Great Britain. The delegation will pay visit to Uzbekistan on 8-10 December 2010 and they will also participate at the session of the Uzbek-British Trade and Industry Council. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Great Britain to...

Uzbekistan Havo Yollari national airline participated at the first Islamic Tourism Conference & Travel Market (ITCM) 2010 in Kuala-Lumpur, Malaysia. The Forum was organized by Islamic Tourism Center at support of Malaysia Tourism Ministry and dedicated to development of tourism among countries of Islamic world and attracting tourists from western states. Over 250 representatives of businesses, investors and tourism organizations from Muslim and...

Discussion of the pressing issues concerned with promotion of the Uzbek tourist product in foreign markets was the purpose of visit to our country of Ex-minister of tourism of Malaysia Mr. Y.B. Datuk Seri Panglima Abdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir. The experienced expert in tourism sphere has shared with impressions about his stay in Uzbekistan:“First of all, I would like to note that the government of Uzbekistan places special emphasis on the tourism...

The forum of business circles of Uzbekistan and Spain was held in Tashkent on 22 November. The event was organized by the Ministry for Foreign Economic Relations, Investments and Trade of Uzbekistan. The representatives of the two countries discussed cooperation in trade, transport, communications, oil and gas, agriculture, machinery bulding, science, tourism and other areas, UzA informs. The businessmen considered issues of creation of new joint...

The Japanese public got familiarized with the ancient culture of Uzbek peopleThe Japan-Uzbekistan Friendship Association organized a folk art exhibition of Uzbekistan in Tokyo. The event was attended by representatives of cultural and social organizations in Japan.The visitors got acquainted with the Uzbek musical instruments, folk arts and samples of clothing Uzbekistan.Welcoming the guests, Fukuo Ito, President of Japan association of...

Prospects of development of roadside service for travelers in UzbekistanThe active development of the tourist services market, increase of competitiveness of the national tourist product, perfection of the branch infrastructure require the creation of necessary economic and legislative conditions. These and other issues have been discussed at the session of the Committee on International Affairs and Inter-parliamentary Relations of Legislative...

Yesterday in the capital's International Business Centre a business seminar hosted in business circles of Uzbekistan and South Korea. The event, organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Economic Relations, Investments and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan and South Korea Importers Association, was devoted to the further development of bilateral economic and investment cooperation. Uzbekistan has established 359 joint...

Prime Minister of Estonia Andrus Ancip met with a Speaker of Legislative Chamber of Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan Ms. Dilorom Tashmuhamedova. At the meeting the sides exchanged views on the current state and prospects of relations between the higher legislative bodies of Uzbekistan and Estonia. The sides noted the presence of all opportunities for increasing inter-parliamentary relations to a qualitatively new level and Discussed further enhance...

Ministry of Economical Development reported that National Exhibition of Azerbaijan will be opened in Tashkent on November 5, 2010. The exhibition will feature various achievements in the energy sphere, ICT and agriculture, transport, tourism, culture, folklore, health, education and sports. There will be over 160 Azerbaijan enterprises and organizations that represent 1,700 different products.  The exhibition is provided to enhance...

Uzbekistan is represented at fair in Italy.Representatives of Uzbekistan travel companies have taken part in the trade fair in tourism sphere ТТG Incontri organized in the Italian Rimini. During the fair the Uzbekistan’s tour operators demonstrated the tourist opportunities of the Republic as the country locating on the Great Silk Road  and offered the tempted European tourists rather diverse tours – both traditional cultural-informative...

Uzbekistan Natural capabilities on development of ecotourism are almost unlimited.According to Ecology Movement of Uzbekistan press service, biodiversity is an important factor in tourism development. Healthy ecosystems annually attract hundreds of millions of tourists. At the same time, tourism, being one of the spheres of the economy directions, also plays a fundamental part of biological resources in management and conservation.According to...

This Fair was organized by the Japan Association of Travel Agencies, JATA, with the support of the Government of Japan. Over twenty years of its history, JATA WTF has become one of the largest and most popular in the world tourism exhibitions, along with the ITB Berlin, WTM London and CITM in China. This year's fair was attended by more than 90 countries, including national and regional tourist organizations, tour operators, hotels, insurance...

National anthems were sounded and national flags of Uzbekistan and Thailand were raised in the building of the Honorary Consulate.Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Thailand in Uzbekistan (with residence in Moscow) Mr. Chalermpol Tanchit expressed that the opening of the Thailand Honorary Consulate in Tashkent, comes from a desire to further strengthen the strong ties, expand trade and economic, scientific-technical relations and...

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov received Secretary General of the UN World Tourism Organization Mr. Taleb Rifai at Oqsaroy residence in Tashkent on 7 October. Welcoming the guest, the head of the state noted that Uzbekistan and the international organization were successfully developing relations. “We highly value the cooperation and common intent to develop relations in opening and developing the tourism, cultural and...

Dedeman Silk Road Tashkent hotel is announced as The Best Hotel 2010 at Tashkent's International Tourism Fair organized by Uzbektourism on October 7, 2010.TITF is organized annually. This year's Tourism Fair was organized on a top level and many countries showed interest to join the exhibition.TITF has become the most popular tourism exhibition in Central Asia.Each year national agency of Uzbektourism awards hotels as well as restaurants for...

32nd international tourism exhibition «TOP RESA», the largest professional exhibition for outbound tourism in France was opened in "Raris, Porte de Versailles» exhibition center, Paris. This year Uzbekistan was presented by a single national stand, which was organized with the cooperation of Uzbektourism, Embassy of Uzbekistan in France and the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Uzbekistan affiliated to UNESCO.  According to statement...

According to the expert results statistics of Uzbekturizm, the level of domestic, outbound and inbound tourism service increased from 416.02 thousand people in 1993 to 965.7 thousand in 2010. Traditionally, 27 September whole world celebrates the International Day of Tourism, which was established by the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in 1979 in Torremolino, Spain.  Since 1995, Uzbekistan is a member of the World...

The 16th Tashkent International Tourism Exhibition (TITE) "Tourism along the Silk Road -2010"  will be held in Tashkent at the UzExpo Centre from 7th to 8th of October, 2010  According to the results: One of the largest Exhibitions of the Central Asia region - XV Tashkent International Tourist Fair "Tourism along the Silk Road" was held on November 21-22, 2010 in Tashkent, at the Academy of Art, "Hamar" pavilion. The organizers of this...

An analytical article recently published by the Russian Union of Travel Industry which calls Uzbekistan as the most promising destination among CIS countries.This conclusion is made by the experts of RATE-news based on the data of Rosstat (Russia’s state statistics committee) which also includes the results of the survey of Russian tour operators working in the travel market of CIS countries.According to the Russian statistics service, at the...

UNWTO officials and the Government of Uzbekistan will hold the Fifth International Meeting dedicated to Great Silk Road on October 8-9 in Samarkand. It is planned to introduce new concepts of branding and marketing of the Great Silk Road, Tour Center management, simplifying travel formalities and set out the key strategies of the Action Plan UNWTO Silk Road for 2010-2011. As it is noted by Uzbektourism, Uzbekistan is expecting arrival of...

The Uzbek government has decided to accelerate the project to create a modern hotel complex on the basis of the former Hotel Chorsu in Tashkent city (former Moscow hotel) which was one of the best hotels of Uzbekistan and well known as Moscow hotel. On July 7, The Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan has published a resolution "On ways of project completion on creation of a modern hotel complex on the basis of the former Hotel Chorsu. According to...

Cooperative expedition of  Archaeological Institute of Uzbekistan and  French National Center of Scientific Research "Civilization of Central Asia in antiquity and the Middle Ages" have discovered the remains of constructions, which may belong to the oldest city in Central Asia. Archeologists stumbled on them during the diggings at the burial Kuktepa in Chelek, which is located  30 kilometers away from Samarkand.Dates of the finding are from the...

Uzbekistan is becoming a heart of tourism in Central Asia.  In order to build a good tourism infrastructure many businessmen are investing money to build new hotels.  As a bright sample new hotels are opening every month. Hotel Grand Nur – 3 star hotel in Tashkent city is planned to become the perfect place for leisure and business meetings.  Located just 5 minutes from downtown and 3 minutes from the old town. Convenient location of the...

To the 19th Anniversary of the Independence of Uzbekistan, in Navoi city has opened a new four-star Hotel called "Silk Road Palace" as a gift for this wonderful event. This perfect and high class hotel is comfortably located close to the Navoi International Airport, 20 minutes walk from the city center and 4.5 kilometers from Navoi Free Industrial-Economic Zone. New Hotel has 66 stylishly and gracefully decorated guestrooms and all conditions to...

Background briefing with the participation of managers and operators, travel agencies and companies, members of the Association of Czech travel agencies and the Czech-Uzbek Chamber of Commerce (CCI) was held in Prague.The goal of this is to establish the long term cooperation with tour operators and travel agents of the Czech Republic, and to help to increase the tourist in flow to the Republic of Uzbekistan. Opening the briefing, the leaders of...

Guesthouses are the most growing part of the tourism segment in Uzbekistan.In the global hospitality industry small- hotels are not only long and firmly occupy the tourism market, but also became an important element of the whole hotel business. According to experts, the share of small hotels is not less than 40% of the total world market of accommodation services. Under the conditions of independent development of our country, expansion of...

- Mr. Ambassador, how do you assess the cooperation between our countries? - Bilateral diplomatic relations were established in 1992. Since 1993, in Tashkent operates Malaysian Embassy. Between our countries consistently develops cooperation in political, economic, trade, investment, cultural and humanitarian spheres. It is based on friendship, mutual respect, trust and commitment. In strengthening our relationships several important agreements...

Spanish capital held a presentation of tourist potential of Uzbekistan, on the occasion of the opening of regular flights by NAC “Uzbekistan Airways” on the route Tashkent – Madrid. The event was organized by the NAC "Uzbekistan Airways" with the assistance of the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Madrid. The presentation was attended by over 60 heads of the largest travel companies from Spanish side, media representatives of Spain, as well as the World...

Within weeks will be a project on video art, "Water - Our Future" concert in ethno-jazz, a project "German marks in Uzbekistan", the festival of puppet theater, a stage reading of works by contemporary German playwrights, the concert program "Handel and east, several symposia and sporting events, and exhibition of the Archaeological Institute of Germany and the exhibition "Economy of Germany in Uzbekistan since independence," "Here, speak...

The most popular South Korean edition of «The Korea Post» published in its columns material the information on the socio-cultural life of our country. In the article "Uzbekistan holds in Khiva one of the largest international cultural festivals," provided the information about the third annual festival "Asrlar Sadosi" ("Echo of Centuries") holds in the historical complex of the ancient city of Khiva Yichang-Kala.It emphasizes that during the...

In columns of the Belgian weekly newspaper «New Europe» was published an article "Tashkent and Riga are discussing economic cooperation and security issues" which was devoted on the visit of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia Mr. Ivis Ronis in Uzbekistan. The article notes that during the meeting leaders of Foreign Ministers of Latvia along with the Minister of Defense and Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan has discussed trade and economic...

Like the previous four aircrafts of this brand, new airliner will carry out the flights on country internal routes along with CIS countries. In all IL-114-100 set a new generation of Russian equipment, avionics from Rockwell Collins, aircraft engines from Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC), propellers from Hamilton Sundstrand (Netherlands) and Auxiliary Power from Unit Honeywell (USA). However, as per the press-service of NAC Uzbekistan Airways, the...

On July 15 Malaysian delegation headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Anif Aman, located in Uzbekistan on an official visit, held talks at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan. During the talks the sides exchanged views on the current status and prospects of Uzbek-Malaysian relations, as well as international and regional issues of mutual interest. The sides noted the high level of cooperation between the...

The capital of Uzbekistan - Tashkent along with Salvador's capital shares 201st place - ranked the most expensive cities in the world. The most expensive city in the world for foreigners is Luanda (Angola), followed by Tokyo (Japan) and N'Djamena (Chad). The least expensive city in the world has become Karachi (Pakistan), located at the last, 214th. The Mercer rating puts Moscow on the 4th place, Saint-Petersburg – 30th, Baku – 36th, Almaty...

One of the well known 4* hotel in Tashkent, THE PARK TURON has opened a conference-hall with 150 people seat on the roof top of the hotel. The hall has a wonderful view to the Park from one side, which creates an opportunity for holding various kinds of events as banquets and parties there.  The maximum capacity of the conference-hall is 150 people by theatrical set-up, 40 people seats by classroom, u-shape and round-table set-up styles. The...

Germany hosted the evening dedicated to "Uzbekistan – country on the Silk Road" was organized with the initiative of Straus berg city administration and Brandenburg Institute for Technology and Innovation Development Support. It was attended by representatives of official, political, business and social circles of German city Straus berg. Participants were informed about the rich historical and cultural heritage of Uzbekistan, which played a...

Due to high volume of Uzbek tourists, Government of Thailand announced no visa regime for Uzbekistan citizens.Now, Uzbek travelers wishing to visit this amazing country for up to two weeks can entry Thailand without appropriate visa. This new rule will help Thailand government to attract more Uzbek travelers who were getting their visas to visit this country through Thailand embassy in Moscow.

The Malaysian delegation headed by His Royal Highness, Crown Prince of the State of Perlis, chairman of the Malaysian University of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin met with the Minister of Higher and Secondary Special Education of Uzbekistan Mr. Bakhodir Hodiev. There were noted that cooperation between two countries is developing in all directions, particularly in science and education. View exchanges on matters relating to further expansion and...

According to “SSP-Expocontact” LLC, the exhibition will widely present the construction industry, furniture, refrigeration equipment. Special place in the exposition will be devoted to food producers and advertising industry. Also in the framework of the exhibition there will be event which will serve for tightening cooperation between entrepreneurs of Uzbekistan and China. Activities will be organized with the support of the Chamber of Commerce...

The evening was organized by the Forum in conjunction with the Association of Artists, Art and Craftsmen «IJOD» and the American public organization «Uzbek Initiative», with the support of the Permanent Mission of Uzbekistan to the United Nations and the Consulate General of Uzbekistan in New York. The event was attended by representatives of well-known figures of culture, art, official, business and academic circles in the U.S., as well as...

China State Bank will open a new credit line for NBU in the amount of $ 75 million to finance small businesses and investment projects in Uzbekistan. In the framework of the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) summit in Tashkent on June 10, 2010, the National Bank for Foreign Economic Activity of Uzbekistan (NBU) and the State Development Bank of China (SDBC), signed a loan agreement worth 75 million dollars. According to the press office of...

Uzbek referee Ravshan Irmatov’s whistle has opened the World Cup 2010 in Johannesburg. According to the decision of the FIFA Referees Brigade, Central Asian referees were appointed to serve the first game of the World Cup, on June 11 in Johannesburg, where South Africa and Mexico played against each other. Help for Ravshan Irmatov was given by his compatriot Rafael Ilyasov and Bahadir Kuchkarov from Kyrgyzstan.  Ravshan Irmatov began his...

Tashkent has hosted a festival of traditional Japanese dance "Bon Odori", which was organized in anticipation of the Uzbek-Japanese Center which is celebrating its 10-year anniversary, as well as in the framework of enhancing mutual understanding and cultural ties between Japan and Uzbekistan. The event was organized with the support of the Embassy of Japan in Uzbekistan, the Uzbekistan-Japan Center, and the Japan Club, supported by the Japan...

As previously reported, in April month the delegation of business circles of Singapore held cooperation exchange meetings with representatives of ministries, agencies, private companies of Uzbekistan and the business community in Singapore, which took place in capital’s international business center and registered as a 4th Uzbek-Singapore business forum. Recently at the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Singapore have gathered some members of the...

Management of Dedeman Hotels & Resorts international announced opening two new hotels in the end of this year. Dedeman Shiraz 3* hotel will be the first Dedeman hotel in Iran. The second one will be 5* hotel Dedeman Baku in Azerbaijan. Dedeman hotels & Resorts international has an aim to reach 50 hotels till the year 2016.This group now operates in 5 countries with 22 hotels.

The Uzbek Agency of Communication and Information held a meeting with a delegation of Inha University (Republic of Korea), headed by the President of the University, Mr. Bon Soo Lee. Founded in 1954, Inha University is now one of the leading universities of the Republic of Korea. To date, the university enrolled about 20 thousand students in various fields of industry, science and technology. The sides noted the close cooperation of the Tashkent...

“We learn about the people not by their name but by their culture and through their spirituality. The decisive role in the spiritual rebirth of a nation, the admission of the population to cultural property belongs to museums” – the words of the president of Uzbekistan. To date, in the country operates more than 90 governmental and more than 1,200 public museums. Republican fund "Uzbekmuzey" coordinates its work, which provides them with full...

On May 21 at the National Library of Uzbekistan named after Alisher Navoi was opened a resource center which is supported by the UN Development Program in Uzbekistan in the framework of the UNDP project. The official part of the event was opened by the Director of the National Library of Uzbekistan Mr. A. Umarov, as well as UNDP Deputy Resident Representative in Uzbekistan Mr. Kyoko Postill. Professor, Doctor of Technical Sciences Mr. Marat...

French city Roannez has hosted the exhibition of “Uzbek applied arts”. The exhibition is organized by the municipality of Roanna and the Association for study Culture and Art of Temurids with the assistance of the Uzbek embassy in France. In exposition there were presented pottery items, as well as products of wood and metal, Suzanne and samples of clothing by Mr. Abdullo Nazrullaev, the master from Gijduvan. The opening ceremony of the...

Navoi region has a great potential for development of ecological tourism in Uzbekistan. There already exist several tourist centers around the lake of Aydarkul. Central Kyzyl Kum - the most beautiful place in the Navoi region which attracts the attention of local and foreign tourists. The number of those wishing to see these beauties of nature is growing year by year. - In the first years of independence only 400 foreigners visited this place....

18 of May - International Museum Day. On this day all the museums of the world are opening their doors for those who wish to see old and new exhibits free of charge. This has been happening since 1977 by a decision of the General Conference of the International Council of Museums. Uzbekistan became a full member of this international organization in 1993. Cabinet of Ministers "On measures to improve the performance of museums of the republic"...

"On appointment of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the Federal Republic of Germany" Resolution of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis. Senate of Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan resolves: 1. Assign Mr. Ahatov Dilshod Khamidovich for the post of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the Federal Republic of Germany. 2. This decision shall enter into force on the date of its...

Uzbekistan is building a plant to assembly the German bus "Mercedes-Benz". Joint Stock company “Uzavtosanoat" and German automotive group “Daimler AG” signed an agreement in Tashkent on the creation of a joint venture to manufacture buses. The new German-Uzbek joint venture will produce tourism oriented, long distance, city and Mini buses. The closing of the agreement is scheduled for the third quarter of 2010. JS Company “Uzavtosanoat” will...

Dedeman Tashkent hotel is opening summer restaurant “Gusto Garden Bar” on May 10, 2010. It is planned to be one of the best places to dine in Tashkent city.  The restaurant has a big garden which is surrounded by trestle-beds along the pool area. Management of Dedeman hotel is planning to open tennis court which will create new facility for hotel’s guests and wants to get 5* hotel level.

The Embassy of Uzbekistan in Latvia organized the presentation of tourist potential of Uzbekistan. National Air Company "Uzbekistan Airways" and other Uzbek tourist companies invited over 30 representatives of the Latvian tourist agencies, and journalists of local media. Report on the meeting published in daily Latvian newspaper "Chas" and on the online newspaper "The Baltic Course”. Today, tourists from the Baltic countries thoroughly...

Being a part of Dedeman Hotels & Resorts International, management of Dedeman Silk Road Tashkent hotel announced the target to manage 50 hotels for the company’s 50th anniversary. Dedeman Hotels & Resorts International opened its first hotel in 1966 with 5* Dedeman Ankara hotel.From that moment Mehmet Kemal Dedeman made a step to hospitality industry.Dedeman Hotels & Resorts international also plans to open second hotel in Uzbekistan, which will...

Management of The Park Turon hotel Tashkent has announced that they are going to open Banqueting & Conference halls with the capacity of 180 persons till the end of May month 2010.Additionally to existing bar and restaurant the hotel will also have Irish Pub .It also plans to finish renovation of 80 rooms and increase the quantity of rooms up to 180.These 80 rooms will consist of Lux, Apartment and Presidential suits which The Park Turon hotel...

Tashkent is hosting a forum of business circles of Uzbekistan and Malaysia. The forum, organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Uzbekistan in cooperation with the Malaysian national trust fund (MARA) and the International Association of Business Women, is dedicated to the development of trade-economic and investment cooperation. The heads of ministries and governmental institutions, which are responsible for trade, investment, health, fine arts,...

ADB provides Uzbekistan with nearly $ 1 billion on construction of "the national highway” and modernization of “Tolimarjon” Thermal Power Plant.Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide Uzbekistan the loan package for $ 950 million for the construction of national highway and modernization of Tolimarjon TPP.According to the press service of the bank, a key highway in Uzbekistan, which connects Uzbekistan with other Central Asian neighbors, will...

The arts have invaluable role in strengthening friendship between nations, promoting the ideas of goodness and humanity. It has been brightly confirmed by starting Cinema Days of Azerbaijan in the Palace of Arts named after Alisher Navoi. The event, which was organized by the National Agency “Uzbekkino” and the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Uzbekistan, was attended by filmmakers and critics of the two countries, representatives of various creative and...

Japanese media widely announcing an opening “Tokyo Investment Conference” on April 22, 2010, in which representative government delegation of Uzbekistan will participate. The leading news agency Kyodo Tsushin spread the message: "During the conference, a presentation of the economic and industrial potential of Uzbekistan, opportunities of free industrial zone in "Navoi will take a place". During the conference the Deputy Prime Minister of...

Dedeman Silk Road Tashkent hotel’s chefs have won 9 medals in the 8th International İstanbul Gastronomy Festival, which was co-organized by Turkey Federation of Cooks and World Alliance of Cooks (Wacs) with the participants from 22 countries. The festival which is one of the most prestigious 10 competitions in the world creates a platform where Turkish cuisine meets with international flavors.  Three chefs from Dedeman Silk Road Tashkent have...

Under this headline Japanese newspaper Sekkai Nippo, with a press run of 360 thousand copies, published an article on the Symposium "Ancient Civilization and Religion of Uzbekistan - in search  the cradle of Japanese Culture", held in Tokyo and Nara.- In Uzbekistan, there are numerous number of Buddhist monuments. Despite the fact that Uzbekistan is a country where the Islamic faith is in practice, the government recognizes and protects the...

The rich historical and spiritual heritage of Uzbekistan, the originality and uniqueness of traditions and customs of Uzbek people, the unique natural conditions, which Uzbekistan has, attract the attention of those who seek to discover the true beauty of the East, its eventful past, combined with sure steps into the future. Genuine interest in Uzbekistan is showed by no less mysterious Arab world. In March month, a well known Kuwaiti newspaper...

Tours in Uzbekistan, presented by the Russian Tourism Corporation “in Fantasy World (Mir Fantaziy)” agent of NC “Uzbektourism", at the last Moscow International Exhibition "Intourmarket" has attracted the attention of visitors. Experienced Russian tourists are showing high interest in new, more undeservedly forgotten tourist destinations, among which Uzbekistan holds leading positions. Director of Tourism Corporation “In Fantasy World” Marina...

Uzbekistan has become a member of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in 1995. Over the years the ADB has allocated $ 1.170,9 million to Uzbekistan for the implementation of 25 projects. Thus, ADB has ranked first among other international institutions in terms of the existing loan portfolio. In collaboration with ADB, the country has implemented numerous projects, particularly in the areas of transport infrastructure, energy, agriculture and...

Presentation of the photo exhibition "Tashkent - the story of the city" was held at a Cambridge University, dedicated to 2200th anniversary of the capital of Uzbekistan. The event was held at the festival « Navruz Celebration» college "Jesus" at Cambridge University with the participation of leaders, faculty members, students, representatives of the universities of London, Oxford, Manchester, Nottingham, the Royal Asiatic Society, the British...

UN General Assembly officially recognized the March 21, as International Day of “Navruz”. According to the preamble adopted on this occasion, the UN resolution, the feast of “Navruz”, which means "new day" will be celebrated on March 21, by more than 300 million people worldwide as the beginning of the new year. Also, the resolution noted that “Navruz” is celebrated for more than three thousand years in the countries of Central Asia, the...

The President of Uzbekistan repeatedly asserted that history is the basis of nation’s spirituality. In the early years after independence, the President has set a mission to academic historians to make a true scientific history of our state and nation. One of those who first responded to this appeal is an academician Mr. Edward Rtveladze. He belongs to one of the few scholars who understands the importance of modern scientific knowledge about the...

Recently at the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Washington within a framework of "Navruz" celebration in conjunction with the company «International Club of DC» held a cultural evening dedicated to the historical-cultural potential of Uzbekistan, modern life of our republic, the traditional values of the Uzbek people, its ancient art and culture. Particular emphasis was placed on the existing rich tourist potential of Uzbekistan. The event aroused great...

French magazine «La Destrousse» has published the article "Unusual travel to Uzbekistan”. The author of this article is mayor of the French town of La Destruss Mr. Michelle Lang, who visited Uzbekistan last year in May month as a part of large tour group. Sharing his impressions from visiting Uzbekistan, Mr. Michelle Lang emphasized that "Uzbekistan - is an extraordinarily wonderful country, the land of unparalleled taste of fruit, cotton fields,...

Speaking at a press conference dedicated on the results of its operation in 2009, General Director of NAC "Uzbekistan Airways" informed that increased volumes of passenger flights has been reached by opening the number of tourist charter programs for the incoming and outgoing travelers. In his view, this tendency will continue in the coming year as well. - On the basis of demand for such air shipments by local and foreign tour operators, we have...

National Airline "Uzbekistan Airways" on the eve of its 18-anniversary held a press conference at which the results of the company’s operation during 2009 were announced on January 27, 2010. The national airline of Uzbekistan, which is a few months younger than Uzbekistan’s independence, has become truly a winged symbol of the young republic. Decree of the President of Uzbekistan "On foundation of the National Airline" Uzbekistan Airways has...

Several British tour operators and journalists made a familiarization tour to Uzbekistan. In a trip organized by the NA "Uzbektourism" and “Uzbekistan Airways" in conjunction with the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in London, attended by directors and staff of leading travel companies, as well as representatives of the British Council in Tashkent, the magazine «Diplomat» and the London publishing house «Russian Media House». British team...

Indian parrots started to explore the territory of Uzbekistan. Parakeets, arriving in flocks from warm countries, started to explore the territory of Uzbekistan.At present, Uzbekistan is becoming a natural settling place for these birds.   Employees of “State Bio Control” prepare a report on environmental monitoring in Uzbekistan for 2007-2009, which describes the set of facts, including the one that due to the global warming over the past five...

To develop and strengthen bilateral relations between two countries Embassy of Malaysia in the Republic of Uzbekistan organized the event led by vice-rector of the “University Malaysia Perlis” (UMP) Mr.Kamaruddin Husin. Among the guests there were professors, teachers, and university students. The event was also attended by representatives of universities in Uzbekistan, heads of foreign diplomatic missions, members of the Ministry of foreign...

On New Year’s Eve 2010 enterprise «Uzbekistan Airways Technics» has completed aircraft maintenance works of Boeing-757-200 which belongs to «VIM-AVIA» airlines.  It is Russia's fourth aircraft which passed maintenance works in Tashkent. In addition to the standard works on the program C-check, on the aircraft were made an additional: major overhaul of wheels, brakes, ladder-rafts, batteries, eliminating corrosion of the supporting floor...

In accordance with Presidential Decree dated from December 29, 2009 # UP-4160, Uzbek citizens passports with biometric data of the holder will be implemented from January 1, 2011.  Passports with biometric data are adopted in order to ensure the safety of international civil air navigation, enhancing the security of identity documents against possible counterfeiting, to improve mechanisms for rapid and accurate identification when travelers to...

Association "Sputnik" in the Belgian city Kortrijk, with the assistance of the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan held a presentation of tourist potential of our country, during which Belgian film director Mr. Boken has demonstrated history and present days of Uzbekistan. The event was attended by representatives of the city municipality, the public and travel agencies of Kortrijk city. The information on measures taken in Uzbekistan to...

There was a meeting of Artists Creative Union of Uzbekistan Academy of Arts. Uzbekistan Academy of Arts Karakaplak and regional departments heads, Specialized Art Schools and Colleges Heads and artists have participated at the meeting. Our country is much attentive and careful towards developing spiritual and educational spheres, namely, upbringing the coming generation within the limits of respect to universal values, identifying and encouraging...

Within the framework of scheduled activities on assistance to develop tourism and to increase the flow of travelers the embassy of Uzbekistan in Italy with the help of Caserta city municipality conducted a presentation on touristic potential of Uzbekistan on December 12, 2009. City municipality’s responsible officials, regional council delegates, businessmen, representatives of the biggest tourist companies of Italy and mass media participated in...

State joint stock railway company “Qzbekiston Temir Yollari” (“Uzbekistan’s railway”) and Spanish company Patentes Talgo S.A. has signed a contract to buy two new high-speed trains Talgo AVE 250. Purchasing of these trains will be conducted from own funds of the State joint stock railway company “Qzbekiston Temir Yollari” (“Uzbekistan’s railway”).  Sum of the contract is valued 38 million euro.It is planned that trains will be fulfilling its...

The article “Arabic Manuscripts Worldwide” is published in the daily Qatar’s newspaper “Al Vatan”, telling about scientific and literary manuscripts of the institute of oriental studies under the academy of sciences of the republic of Uzbekistan.   The article emphasizes that the institute of oriental studies named after Abu Rayhan Beruniy under the academy of sciences of the republic of Uzbekistan is admitted as one of the most known scientific...

Opening of astronomy museum is appeared to be as a completing event of wide range of business actions spread across the republic during the year. It was also announced by United Nations as an International year of Astronomy 2009.  Astronomy museum’s new exposition is presented with the assistance of UNESCO. Model of the main tool from the Ulugbek’s observatory “Meridional Quadrant” is exposed in this museum. Students are able to get acquainted...

In 2006 citizen of Switzerland Mr. Burner Verber showed an initiative to update the list of Seven Wonders of the World.Our country proposed to include Registan Ensemble and Fortress of Bukhara in to the list of wonders from Uzbekistan.

The 4th session on a non-material cultural heritage has taken place last week in Abu Dabi (United Arab Emirates. More than 400 experts representing 193 member states of UNESCO have taken part in this event.

One of the main tourist attractions in Uzbekistan is the minarets of Bukhara. This year Kaljan Minaret was chosen as the most known minaret in Uzbekistan by foreign tourists. Many foreign tourists coming to Bukhara emphasize its beauty and magnificent structure.“Kaljan” Minaret is a part of beautiful architectural ensemble - Poi Kaljan that was built by architect Bako in 1127. The minaret the height of which is 47,5 m is a source of pride for...

Modern embroiders use ancient fancywork technique that their ancestors used to have. Those interested in applied art and Oriental embroidery art could visit “Traditional embroidery of Uzbekistan” exhibition opened on November 16, 2009 in the “Caravan-One” Art Gallary.Exhibition demonstrates unique and peculiar objects of embroidery from all the regions of Uzbekistan that vary in color, style and materials. This is a good opportunity to learn more...

Japanese company ‘Sony’ has placed photos of "Ichan-kala" complex in Khiva on the front page of its web site as part of a joint project between the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan and "Cinemafors" company in order to popularize a rich historical-cultural heritage of the Uzbek people and let Japanese people learn more about Uzbekistan and its culture. "Ichan-kala" complex is in UNESCO list of the world cultural heritage. Promotion campaign...

The Islamic art museum in Berlin is hosting the exhibition about ornamental embroidery of oriental nations – “Suzani”. Islamic art museum in Berlin is one of the biggest museums of applied art in Europe with exhibits of 8-9th centuries from Egypt, Middle East, Iran, India and other Asian countries on display. Exhibition inauguration presentation emphasized that Suzani were widely used in many cultures of the Orient. This method of embroidery is...

A special evening about tourism potential of Uzbekistan, its rich cultural and historical heritage, the unique natural-geographical environment has been held in the embassy of Uzbekistan in Washington. Event has been attended by the members of US Congress and State department, American travel agencies and hotel chains, cultural organizations based in Washington as well as mass-media. Participants could learn more about ancient culture, unique...

Khorezm region is conducting an active work in terms of tourism development, popularization of foreign tourists to its cities with their ancient history and boosting tourist sector in order to make it one of the major profit-generating industries for local business. Khiva is an ancient city that was bringing its input to the development of world civilization for many centuries. Tourists are attracted by unique monuments of Khiva, such as...

 Globalization that erases national and cultural boundaries between states and symbolizes the triumphant progress of global corporations and brands brings a severe need to have its own unique and distinctive brand. This task has the same importance for the state as for any company. In the end, countries are offering to foreign people and foreign companies some products, to be more exact they offer themselves as a tourist or business centre,...

 The main objective for the organisers of ХVth annual International Tashkent Tourist Fair «Tourism on the Silk Road» is high-scale promotion of tourist potential of Uzbekistan, expansion and strengthening of cooperation with the foreign tourist companies. Last year TITF-2009 participants from more than 20 countries – like Spain, Greece, Czech republic, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Cyprus, Ukraine, Egypt, Turkey, Arab...

The passed law of the Republic of Uzbekistan passed «About protection and usage of cultural heritage objects » became an important step for strengthening legal basis of archaeological sphere functioning. The Renaissance, preservation, exploration of rich historical, cultural and spiritual heritage of our people are raised on a state policy rank. Today, scientific exploration of archaeological objects as integral part of cultural heritage of the...

The company «In the world of imaginations» intends to organize a charter flight from Moscow to Uzbekistan. Company General Director Marina Saushkina gave information on country presentation within the framework of MITF tourist exhibition which held in Moscow. Probably, the beginning of flights will take place during this season. Negotiations with air carriers are already conducted. Charter flights will help to lower the total cost of itineraries...

The 18th General assembly UNWTO has passed during the period from October, 1 till October, 9th 2009 in Astana, Kazakhstan.The special meeting of the Uzbek delegation led by chairman NC "Uzbektourizm" Mr. Z.L.Khakimov with the general secretary of UNWTO Mr. Taleb Rifai, devoted to the participation of Uzbekistan in projects has taken place under the aegis of Silk Road Initiatives program which main objective is the increase in regional tourism,...

Tourist sights of Xorezm have replenished with one more new route: it is included "Ala-Uylik" (other name "Turkmenkal’a" – a Turkmen fortress) in it. Remained up to now walls of a dilapidated earthen fortress, stand nearby from highway Urgench-Khiva. «Ala-Uylik» is located in village territory of Gaybu that is in 5-6 kilometres from the regional centre of Xoresm of the Urgench city.  It represents a pise-walled fortress with eight-meter walls....

Shortly there will be a big hotel complex under the name "Tadj-Mahal" in Andijan city. The architectural ensemble is conceived as reflection of one of eight miracles of the world and as its founders assure, becomes the card of the regional centre. The hotel complex of "Tadj-Mahal" is calculated on reception of 400 visitors. The hall of celebrations and a concert hall is equipped business centre, and also sports halls, pool, a sauna, beauty...

The annual International fair of the Lavender has passed in the French city of Din-le-Ben of the region Provence-Alpes-Lazure coast on which has been presented our country with the assistance of the Republic   of Uzbekistan permanent mission at UNESCO also along with many foreign states. The exhibition of subjects applied and the fine arts, including ceramics, stamping, a national list, products on a skin, pictures, miniatures, Suzanne has been...

During the conversation with the correspondent UT Abdulaziz bin Harun has mentioned questions of the development of bilateral cooperation between Uzbekistan and Malaysia. Abdulaziz bin Harun: «Malaysia highly appreciates the cooperation with Uzbekistan. Our people are pull together by similarity of cultures and values, traditions and customs. It is remarkable, what even dates of celebrating of the independence are close - in Malaysia Independence...

New tourist route in a legendary cave have opened in Uzbekistan in which shootings of the Indian film «Adventures of the Ali-Baba and forty robbers» took place. The new tourist route, opened in this summer, lies through spurs of Western Tyan-Shan. Duration of a route makes three days during which tourists in the pedestrian order should make travel to «a cave of the Ali-Baba». The cave is located among steep rocks. As conductors are local...

"Uzbekistan - the earth shrouded in legends of the Great Silk Road, the country-charm, a pearl full of sacrament and greatness. Madresse of Samarqand, sparkling minarets of Bukhara and the city-museum of Khiva - all is pride of Uzbekistan - masterpieces of one of the most beautiful countries of the Central Asia with great and rich history" - so article of the journalist Luki Santarelli, published on the pages of the Italian edition of "Chronicle...

The solemn chords which have announced opening at the initiative of the President of the country Islam Karimov of the International musical festival «Shark taronalari» have begun to sound in 1997 on the area Registan. And then leading actors of Uzbekistan have sung a song «Salom, Samarkand!», which became an original hymn of this musical forum. The author of a melody of this song-hymn is the honored worker of the arts, managing chair of the State...

Travel agencies of Uzbekistan and China will develop a joint tourist route on the countries of the Great Silk Road. As have informed in the NC "Uzbektourism", the representatives of the tourist organization of CNR have visited Uzbekistan one of these days. There were representatives of the government on tourism affairs of China, and also tourist administrations of five regions of the Chinese National Republic as a part of the Chinese delegation...

There will pass the 15th Tashkent International Tourist Fair «Tourism on the Silk way» since October, 22-23 in the capital of Uzbekistan informs the Federal agency on tourism (Rostourism). How to be told on an official site of the department, the fair passes according to the arrangements reached within the limits of the session for suggestions on tourism of the countries-participants CIS, and for the purpose of activisation of mutual advancement...

The organization of high-speed movement on a route Tashkent - Samarqand will allow the Uzbek railways to involve more quantity of tourists. Experts consider that in Uzbekistan were not mistaken with a choice of a rolling stock for this project. High-speed train AVE is planned to start according to the arrangement of the state joint-stock railway company «Uzbekistan railways» administration with the Spanish company Patentes Talgo S.A. The...

The book "Guide book of Samarqand» in Russian, English, Japanese, French and German languages is published in Uzbekistan. The edition has been devoted to the 2750 anniversary of a Samarqand city and is calculated for use of foreign tourists. Articles and pictures about history and Samarqand’s today, a life and traditions of the people, historical monuments and modern constructions of a city "are widely presented in the book. Publishers of the...

Trains didn’t go from Uzbekistan to Kyrgyzstan during last 11 years. To renew trips has offered the state company «Uzbek railways». The new route has connected Tashkent with a blue pearl of Eurasia - lake Issyk-Kul. It is necessary not less than a day to reach from the heated Tashkent resorts on the bank of surprising Issyk-Kul. If to reach by bus, 5-6 hours from them should be ruined on the boundary and customs control. All occurs in the moving...

The building of a new air terminal of the international airport "Bukhara» begun in Uzbekistan, which throughput will make 350 passengers at an o'clock. Nowadays the throughput of the international airport «Bukhara» makes 150 passengers at an o'clock. The airport accepts all types of aircrafts. The modern light-signal equipment of the SIEMENS Company is established here, buildings for the services of the air traffic control equipped with the...

The president of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov has accepted the Minister of Finance of Bahrain Kingdom sheikh Ahmad bin Mohammed Al Halifa in the residence Oksaroy on June, 5.The head of the state has noticed that the given visit of the Minister of Finance of Bahrain Kingdom testifies to mutual interest in development of cooperation of Uzbekistan and Bahrain. Regular consultations of foreign policy departments of Uzbekistan and Bahrain...

The plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Portugal with residence in Paris Bahromjon Aloev has handed over credentials to the president of this country Anibal Silva. Visit of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Portugal Luisha Amadu to Uzbekistan has taken place on April, 15-16th, 2009 in which course are discussed a condition and prospects of the bilateral cooperation development in political, trade and economic and...

The first excursions on an ecological track through picturesque foothill district in Zamin area of the Dzhizak area are led.Creation of such tracks is intended for popularization of ecological knowledge - one of the basic actions of the project which is carried out by not state noncommercial organization «Economy, qualification and consultation» with support of the Program of small grants of Global ecological fund. The territory of the project...

Speech of Mr. Hyuga Perne, the Ambassador of France in Uzbekistan, on the occasion of the International day of Museums (on May, 18th 2009) and 130th anniversaries from the date of Pavel Benkov's birth.We with pleasure have gathered today on the occasion of celebrating of two important events in the field of art and a cultural heritage of Uzbekistan.The international day of museums, is celebrated annually all over the world on 18th of May....

The president of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov has meet with the king of Spain Juan Carlos in the capital of Kingdom of Spain Madrid on May, 26th.The exchange of opinions concerning on mutual relations and to the international problems representing mutual interest has taken place during the negotiations. As inform the Spanish mass-media, the president Karimov during a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain Migelem...

The complex actions for preparation of 2200-year-old anniversary celebration of the city are successfully spending, considerable work on restoration of historical monuments and a city accomplishment is carried out. The 2200 anniversary of the Tashkent city will be widely celebrated according to the decision of the president of the country in September, 2009. The decision on anniversary of the capital of Uzbekistan is accepted at 34th session of...

The International festival of silk and spices has passed in Bukhara.The International festival «Silk and spices» passed throughout three days on the glorified area of Lyabi-hauz in ancient Bukhara city.Hundreds of handicraftsmen from all regions of the republic and from the neighboring countries have taken part in traditional action which was spent by the Bukhara regional hakimiyat, territorial branch of NC "Uzbektourism" and the regional...

Businessmen Brothers from Egypt have invested half-billion euro in development of a resort infrastructure of Uzbekistan.The initiators of the grandiose tourist project are brothers Ahmad and Kamal ad-Sidik from Egypt. They intend to spend the specified huge amount for creation of the whole resort complex near Tashkent. According to the project more than hundred mini-hotels, camping, tourist parking and auto refueling will open in Bostanlik area,...

The presentation of tourist potential of the Republic of Uzbekistan has taken place within the limits of opening of the ninth Moscow International tourist fair «MITF-2009. Tourism and Leisure» in the Moscow expo centre "Gostiniy dvor".  It has been organized by the Fund «the Forum of the culture and art of Uzbekistan» and Bureau of the international youth travel and cooperation "Kelajak-tour" with assistance of the Russian travel agency «In the...

For the upcoming 2200 anniversary of Tashkent city, which will be marked in September of this year, scale works on restoration of historical monuments are conducted in the capital of Uzbekistan. The Kukeldash medrese, the tomb of Suzuk-ata are already recreated and the restoration of an architectural complex of Ming-urik is finished.  Also work in a mosque of Baland-tepa and the mausoleum of Kuyluk-ata and others at a stage of end. Ten...

From the long since Bukhara is the large centre of art craft. It is especially was famous for medno-stamping manufacture, jewels, art of manufacture of cotton fabrics, silk and a velvet, golden sewing art and the big assortment of household products of art value. During the existence Bukhara has brought the huge contribution to the development of a civilization and is included to UNESCO in lists of cities of the world heritage of the mankind....

During the traditional spring international tourist forum «Uzbekistan International Travel Workshop» has been declared that more than 900 thousand of tourists have visited Uzbekistan in 2008. This indicator is much more, than in 2007. During this period our country has been visited by 785 thousand of tourists. Strategy of development of the tourism developed in Uzbekistan will allow increasing quantity of tourists to 2, 5 million per year by...

The representatives of more than 50 travel companies and the companies from Uzbekistan, from the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Malaysia, Turkey, Poland and other countries have taken part in the action organized by the NC "Uzbektourism". And also experts and the members of the diplomatic corps accredited in the republic.  At the opening of a forum the chairman of NC "Uzbektourism" Zahid Khakimov has noticed that in our country under the direction...

«Opening of the given flight will allow adjusting an air communication between Uzbekistan and Kuwait. Thanks to this direct flight mutual cooperation in tourism and business sphere becomes more active», - has noted A.Hashimov. By the information of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the republic, documents on cooperation in trade, economic, scientific and technical spheres, mutual stimulation and protection of investments, avoidance of the double...

The representatives of the official and business circles of Saudi Arabian Kingdom, heads of some large travel companies, mass-media, heads of the tourism faculty at the King Saud’s university have taken part at the presentations of tourism potential in Uzbekistan which have passed in Saudi Arabian Kingdom and was organized by Commercial and Industrial chamber of Er-Riyadh with assistance of Uzbekistan embassy in Saudi Arabian Kingdom.Opening...

It is not a secret that Uzbekistan was having a lot of difficulties in building its tourism industry after the independence. There were no any 4 or 5 star hotels in Uzbekistan in early 1991. Uzbekistan applied every effort to prove that this country can attract millions of tourists and has something that no any other country has.  A lot of new hotels opened. New hospitality Universities are established. Thousands tourist companies started...

Historical monuments and traditions of Uzbekistan show how it has inherited ages of history. Besides, the country is famous for a unique and harmonious combination of Eastern and Western civilizations. Today there peacefully coexist around 100 ethnic communities in Uzbekistan, and so the country presents a wide variety of cultures.  The Great Silk Road used to stretch across this land, which enabled to establish economic and culture links...

The 38th international tourist exhibition Vacantiebeurs-2009 was held in the Dutchs city Utrecht. It is the largest exhibition devoted to the tourism and travel field in Benelux countries. About 200 national departments of tourism, travel agencies and airlines from more than 80 countries of the world have taken part in this arrangement. More than 200 thousand people have visited an arrangement for working days of an exhibition.  The tourist...

The state committee for carrying out of the tender auctions at sale of the state property to foreign investors has prolonged terms of giving tender offers on realization of share holdings of 27 domestic companies. The wide choice of objects in the most various directions of business were presented for foreign investors.  Here the shares of actions of open joint-stock companies "Uzbekugol" («Узбекуголь»), "Samarqandkimyo" («Cамаркандкимё»),...

TASHKENT is a home of Islamic culture and ancient city, wants foreign companies to invest in its tourism sector by building hotels and other related infrastructure, the country’s top tourism official said. Zahid Khakimov is the chairman of Uzbektourism, explained to a group of visiting journalists that the Uzbek government was keen to increase the number of tourists from the current 1 million annually and wanted to welcome people from the GCC...

From the Uzbek part initiators and developers of the project were the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Japan, Representation of Fund Forum in Tokyo with active assistance of the Ministry of external economic relations, investments and trade of Uzbekistan, and the Center of political researches. 120 representatives of business circles have taken part in seminar work with participation of responsible departments of the Ministry of Economy,...

Within the limits of visit to Embassy of Uzbekistan in Germany the presentation of tourist potential of republic has taken place, where it was noticed that in Uzbekistan there are ample opportunities not only developments of traditional tourism, but also various its other kinds, including ecotourism, sports tourism, agricultural, historical tourism. It is necessary to notice that now about 60 % of all foreign tourists visiting Uzbekistan, a lot...

Uzbekistan is well-known not only with its fertile valleys and ancient cities, but also with picturesque mountain tops, also attracts Speleotourists. In particular in our country, in Surhandarya Mountains, the deepest cave of Asia - «Boy-Bulak» (Rich-Spring) is located. Its depth is 1415 meters. A mysterious legend surrounds a 500-metre depth cave on a plateau of Polathan in mountains of Chimgan. And there is one more care which is quite popular...

Ecological results of the left year the International organization of ecology and health «Ecosan» which "has sounded" the activity in 2008 in figures and the facts has brought also. So, IO «Ecosan» in leaving year special attention has given to assistance of decisions questions of ecological safety, preservation of the environment and population health through realization of target programs, consolidation of efforts of the governmental and...

Its initiator became the local NNO, which got support Global ecological fund’s Programs of small grants in Uzbekistan. This territory includes also mountain ridges of Nurata and Koytash, part of the desert Kyzyl Kum, and Aydar - Arnasay system of lakes and is the original reduced model of all Central Asia.  The most valuable are the mountain and deserted woods, first of all inundated nut trees woods of a ridge Nurata, which representing unique...

National Association of Travel Agents Singapore (NATAS) has hosted a presentation of tourism potential of Uzbekistan, which was organized at the assistance of the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Singapore, Jahon news agency reported. Participants acquainted with priority directions of tourism development in Uzbekistan, investment in tourism industry, rich spiritual and cultural heritage of the Uzbek people, history of the cities, climate, nature and...

 new exposition “The nature of the Bukhara Province and its natural resources” was launched at the Bukhara State Artistic and Architectural Reserve-Museum, according to the Uzbekistan National News Agency Russian-language website. By enjoying over 230 exhibits the visitors may learn about the relief and geology of this oasis, climate, minerals, water system, soil, flora and fauna. The paleontological discoveries are among the exhibits, according...

The Studiosus Gruppenreisen GmbH tour firm and AWO-Treff organization jointly with the Embassy of Uzbekistan to Germany organized the presentation of tourism potential of the country in the well-known Westphalia city of Münster, Shukhrat Umirov of the Information Agency “Jahon” in Germany reported. The representatives of tour firms, organizations and mass media specialized in the sphere of tourism, as well as Münster city community and Federal...

New hotel called Registon was built on the border of Navoi city and Karmana district in Navoi region.The hotel was constructed by private company Usto Istam. It has a barber’s shop, a laundry and other services.According to Usto Istam director Hikmat Rustamov, the facilities also include a restaurant, a celebrations hall and a tea house.The new hotel has employed about 50 people.

Amid celebrations of the 17th anniversary of Independence of Uzbekistan the solemn ceremony of opening of the scientific and research astronomic observatory was held in Andijan city, according to the Pravda Vostoka newspaper.The observatory is situated at the highest point of the city – at the favorite recreation area of the local population Bagishamol. Its place of note is a professional telescope with a diameter of main glass 30 centimeters. It...

The active preparations for celebration of the 2200th anniversary of the city of Tashkent are now going on. The excellent look of the Uzbek blooming capital, its grand constructions, wonderful nature and pictorial places of worth even more attract tourists. At the moment, the Uzbek citizens can meet many foreigners as they admire the beauty of Tashkent. Some of them shared with their impressions while speaking to the Uzbekistan National News...

The festival dedicated to the World Tourism Day which is marked September 27 was held at the Mirzo Ulugbek Park of Culture and Recreation in Tashkent, according to the Uzbekistan National News Agency. The Uzbektourism National Company alongside with the Tashkent City Administration, Ecosan International Organization and Ecosan-tour Center of Ecological Tourism organized the event. The senators of Upper House and lawmakers at the Legislative...

International Tourism Fair on Silk Road will be held in Tashkent in mid-October. Even though there is still a time to go until the event will officially take off, the active preparations are now underway in the city, the agencies reported. This exhibition is the largest one in Central Asia. It is held in Tashkent since 1995. It is aimed at local and foreign business people. The forthcoming fair is to sum up the outcomes of the summer tourism...

The melon festival was held in Bukhara in Uzbekistan. The main goal of the festival is to supply citizens with quality and cheap agricultural products, develop the melon-growing, in particular, revive endangered sorts of melons thanks to rich experience gained in agriculture. The farmers who presented more than 50 sorts of sweet products participated at the melon festival. For over the last years such sorts as barginak, kampirchopon, jujaburun...

On the eve of the 17th anniversary of Independence of Uzbekistan a contest “Bread of Samarkand” was held in Samarkand, according to the Uzbekistan National News Agency reported. From of old Samarkand has been famous for its great thinkers, rich history and architectural monuments. Along with all of these the Samarkand bread is well known all over the world. Its unique taste astonishes millions of tourists who arrive from all around the globe. The...

Uzbekistan Airways, the national air company, transported about 1 million passengers and almost 12,000 tons of cargo in the first half of 2008.The company director general Valery Tyan told journalists in Tashkent that Uzbekistan Airways was implementing a special complex development plan, designed until 2010. It includes a wide range of offers and services aimed at increasing the comfort of passengers and safety of flight.Currently the airline...

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) presented tourists a gift. The first guidebook in the Korean language “Samarkand” was published in Seoul, the Pravda Vostoka newspaper reported. The guidebook offers tourists fascinating trips to past and today of the ancient city, stories on cultural and historical monuments, data on museums and other places of worth of the hospitable Samarkand soil. Besides, the two chapters are dedicated to...

The number of domains registered in the UZ zone exceeded 7,000 on 25 July. According to statistics on the website of the UZ domain zone administration, at the beginning of the current year the figure stood at 5,766 domains (the growth made up about 22%).Last February, there were 6,000 names in the national domain zone. This year over 2,200 new domains were registered and 960 were removed from the list. In 2007, the number of active domains...

The first stage of charity campaign was held in Tashkent as a part of implementing the Year of Youth State program and preparations to forthcoming 2200th anniversary of the Uzbek capital due in May 2009. “Tashkent through the eyes of youth” was the motto of the event, according to the Narodnoye slovo newspaper. The Central Council of Kamolot Public Youth Movement alongside with the youth tourist organization Kamolot-Turne affiliate company...

The presentations Uzbekistan’s tourist potential have been initiated by the Forum of Culture and Art of Uzbekistan Fund in two different countries, the Narodnoye Slovo newspaper reported.First presentation was held at the Ninth Moscow International Tourist Fair. More than 1,000 tourist firms and companies from 50 countries have gathered in Russian capital. The guests of the Uzbek potential have enjoyed the national fabrics, ceramics, jewelry and...

Uzbekistan is preparing to celebrate the 2200th anniversary of its capital - Tashkent. Beauty and charm of the city, along with its sublime buildings, wonderful climate, shady and cool squares fascinate each and every one who comes to Uzbekistan. It is a busy time now for Tashkent since it is witnessing a real influx of foreign tourists. The Uzbekistan National News Agency correspondents asked some of them about their impressions from the trip to...

The festival of cultural traditions and national cuisine was held at the Receptions House of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan. Representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in the country took part in the event.The festival was attended by staff of more than 20 embassies in Tashkent, including missions of Russia, Turkmenistan, Republic of Korea, Egypt, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Ukraine, Poland, Czech Republic,...

Exhibition of crafts and applied art opened at the Uzbekistan Culture and Arts Exhibition hall. Musical instruments, ceramics, wood carvings, carpet and other items are presented at the exhibition.One of participants of the exhibition, craftsman from Ferghana Alisher Nazirov had successfully participated previously in many republican art exhibitions and competitions. The potteries made by the master were repeatedly exhibited in Japan, India,...

Zakhriddin Muhammad Babur has left enormous literary heritage. His fine poetry, and the noble ideas embodied in «Boburname» and other works, telling about a way of life, customs, the nature and values of the people of the East, continue to call the whole humankind for perfection and a mutual consent. At the meeting called «The priceless heritage of the ruler and the poet», devoted to the 525 anniversary from the date of birth of Babur, was...

Festival “Culture of ancient Khorezm” opened in Khiva, Khorezm region, with participation of representatives from more than 20 countries. The goal of the festival is to attract more tourists to the region.An exhibition of craftsmanship items and paintings, as well as an agricultural fair were organized in the Ichan Qala museum.Musical drama theatre named after Ogahiy, regional puppet theatre, as well as folklore and ethnographic ensembles Khiva...

The Korean Diaspora marked 70 years of living in Uzbekistan on Saturday. Representatives of national cultural centers, state, non-governmental and international organizations participated in the solemn event held in Tashkent.Vice Prime Minister Rustam Azimov read the greeting of the President Islam Karimov to the ceremony participants.Among the guests of the ceremony were State advisor to the President B.Abduhalimov, Vice Prime Minister and...

UzA – President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov participated in the celebrations of the 2000th anniversary of the city of Margilan on 7 September.In accordance with the resolution of the head of the state of 9 November 2005 on celebration of Margilan’s jubilee, wide-scale construction works have been held in the city.Among the newly built objects is the 10-hectare Youth Alley, which includes an aqua park and a 1400-seat amphitheatre where the...

President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov signed a resolution on 2 April on preparation to the 2200th anniversary of the city of Tashkent, to be held in 2009.Historical monuments in the city will be reconstructed and new objects will be built, together with development of the social infrastructure.An international conference on the role of Tashkent in the world civilization will be held in March 2009 with participation of local and foreign...