In the United Arab Emirates, Chairman of the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan Abdulaziz Akkulov met with Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organisation (UN Tourism) Shaikha Nasser Al Nuwais. During the meeting, Uzbekistan and UN Tourism signed an agreement on the organisation of the official opening ceremony of the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism...

The presence of international hotel brands in Uzbekistan is growing rapidly. In just seven months — from the end of 2025 to August 1, 2026 — the number of hotels belonging to international chains increased by 27.5%, while the number of rooms grew by 28.4% and the number of beds by 29.5%. According to data from “Tourism Services Certification Center,” as of December 31, 2025...

The two countries have also signed a Tourism Cooperation Programme for 2026–2028, aimed at expanding tourist exchanges, strengthening cooperation in the tourism sector and developing new joint projects.

Domestic tourism also remained robust, with more than 13.4 million domestic trips recorded under the “Travel Around Uzbekistan” program during the period.

Centrum Air has announced an increase in its flight frequencies between India and Uzbekistan, further strengthening connectivity between the two countries. The airline will now operate five weekly flights, offering greater flexibility, convenience, and travel options for passengers The additional frequencies are expected to support...

As part of its long-term growth strategy, Uzbekistan is intensifying its focus on India. To boost the outreach in India, the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in India, hosted a trade roadshow at the Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi, on May 13, 2026. The event capped a series of successful roadshows previously held in...

In parallel, accommodation capacity is set for expansion, with plans to scale up to 8,250 accommodation facilities and 95,000 rooms, including 1,380 hotels.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it is establishing a opening a new office in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and preparing for the launch of a Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) in the country before the end of the year. According to IATA, Uzbekistan is a growing market that is taking a leading position in Central Asia for passenger traffic. The IATA office and BSP...

This landmark edition of the Summit was supported by the Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India, and the State Government of Maharashtra, along with several other State Governments as State Partners.

Tourism directly supported by aviation contributes USD 282.9 million to the country’s GDP, while international tourists to Uzbekistan are estimated to contribute USD 2 billion annually to the wider economy through the purchase of goods and services from local businesses.