The Austrian magazine "Society" recently featured an article titled "Touristic Gateway to the New Uzbekistan" by Gertrude Tauhammer, the founder and chief editor of the publication and ambassador of Uzbekistan's tourism brand, Dunyo reports.
Tauhammer, a frequent visitor to Uzbekistan for international events, provides readers with a concise overview of Samarkand, one of the oldest cities in Central Asia and a significant stop along the Great Silk Road.
The article highlights the city's modern international airport, designed in the shape of an open book symbolizing Mirzo Ulugbek's "New Astronomical Table of Kuragani." This contemporary terminal serves as a gateway for tourists, positioning Samarkand as a prominent tourism hub in Uzbekistan.
Samarkand's continuous efforts to enhance its tourist infrastructure are mentioned, aiming to make the city more accessible and comfortable for travelers. According to the publication, an significant occasion is on the horizon for Samarkand, particularly for its tourism industry. The city will play host to the 25th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) from October 16 to 20. Additionally, Shahrisabz, one of Uzbekistan's oldest cities, will be presented as a candidate for the title of "Tourism Capital of the Economic Cooperation Organization" in 2024.
The magazine "Society" emerged from the merger of the "UN Magazine" and the "Society" magazine, and it is published in German and English languages with a circulation of 50,000 copies.
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