Foreign tourist flow to Uzbekistan expected to increase

Interest in Uzbekistan has been growing recently.

The expansion of the visa-free regime and the increase in the number of air routes, international festivals, and cultural events are contributing to the growth in the flow of tourists visiting Uzbekistan.

According to the National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, from January to April, 4,048,417 foreign citizens visited the country for tourism purposes. This is 930,800 people, or 29.9% more than in the same period last year, indicating rapid development in the tourism sector.

The high share of tourists from Central Asian countries reflects the strengthening of close economic and cultural ties in the region. The increase in visits from China, India, and South Korea also indicates the strengthening of Uzbekistan’s position in the international tourism market. The number of foreign tourists visiting Uzbekistan is expected to continue growing by the end of the year.

Muhayyo Toshqorayeva, UzA