The portal of the Institute of Culture of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) and the Fars News Agency published articles about Uzbekistan.

The publications report that in the first quarter of this year, 610,000 foreign tourists visited Uzbekistan, and this figure is more than twice as much as in the same period last year. The influx of tourists is expected to increase in the coming months.

As noted by the resources, measures have been identified for the construction along Uzbekistan tourist highway, passing through 31 districts and cities, caravanserais, which will provide parking, camping, car service, catering and gas stations. It is emphasized that from July 1, entrepreneurs who have opened guest houses, food and trade points, entertainment facilities in tourist villages will pay turnover tax and social tax at a rate of 1 percent for three years, as well as only 1 percent of the accrued property tax, land and water taxes.

“Cultural events also play an important role in attracting tourists. Uzbekistan organizes 186 different festivals, including international ones. They have the potential to attract an additional 1 million foreign and 5 million domestic tourists. Responsible persons are instructed to hold these events at a high level of organization and security, to promote them across the world”, the articles say.

The ECO Cultural Institute and Fars News NA note that President Shavkat Mirziyoyev emphasized the need for stimulating domestic travel not only on the eve of the holidays, but throughout the year.

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