Uzbekistan expects to turn its tourism boom into economic growth
In 2025, Uzbekistan received a record 11.7 million foreign tourists. In the first quarter of 2026, arrivals grew by 37%, allowing the country to enter the top five fastest-growing tourist destinations in the world. The authorities are expanding subsidies for airlines and tour operators, investing in airports and railways, simplifying the visa regime, and promoting the country in new markets, including China. The 2026–2030 strategy envisions 20 million tourists per year, tourism's contribution to GDP at 7%, and exports of
Sevara Azamova
