Mirziyoyev reviewed construction of a congress hall and two hotels in Bukhara worth $136.6 million

Inspection of facilities worth $136.6 million

On November 3, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, during a two-day visit to Bukhara, reviewed the progress of construction of a congress hall and two hotels, the press service of the head of state reported. This was written about by Kun.uz, Spot.uz, Gazeta.uz and Daryo.uz citing the presidential press service.

What is being built and where

The congress hall worth $60 million is a building with an area of 14.5 thousand square meters, intended for forums, high-level meetings and other major international events. On the same territory, a seven-story Hilton Garden Inn hotel is being built for $37 million with 212 rooms and an underground parking lot. The third facility is a seven-story Holiday Inn for $39.6 million, also with 212 rooms; a two-story business center is being built next to it. The total cost of the three projects is $136.6 million.

Progress of work and instructions

According to the press service, the main concrete works at the congress hall have been completed; laying of external utility networks, facade and roof construction are underway. At the Hilton Garden Inn, the main structures are ready, and work is being carried out on interior walls, utilities and the facade; at the Holiday Inn, the roof is being installed and interior walls are being built, while concreting in the underground part of the business center is entering its final stage. The president emphasized the importance of the projects for hosting international events in Bukhara at a high level and expanding tourism services, noting that this should contribute to growth in the population's income and the development of the region's economy. He instructed that construction be completed on time while meeting quality requirements. However, as Spot.uz notes, the deadlines for putting the facilities into operation were not disclosed.

Context and visit program

The projects are being implemented against the backdrop of growing tourist flow: according to the presidential press service, in 2025 the number of foreign tourists in Uzbekistan increased almost sixfold compared to 2016, and the export of tourism services grew elevenfold. The visit began with a pilgrimage to the Bahauddin Naqshband mausoleum in the Kagan district; also, according to the publications, participation in ceremonies launching new projects and a meeting on the comprehensive development of the region are planned. After inspecting the construction sites, the president visited the Kosh Madrasah ensemble, where he was presented with a restoration plan: the ensemble was partially restored in 2023–2024 under a project worth 6 billion soums and today receives about 1 million tourists a year.