Uzbekistan welcomed a total of 4.2mn foreign tourists between January and July 2024 up by 15.3% y/y as reported by the State Statistics Agency. The country attracted 562,500 more visitors than in 2023 reflecting the growing appeal of Uzbekistan as a travel destination.
The majority of tourists came from neighboring countries, with the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan leading the numbers with 1.2mn visitors each. Kazakhstan followed with 845,800 tourists, while Russia contributed 442,100. Other notable contributors included Turkmenistan with 83,700 visitors, Turkey with 62,000, China with 35,500 and India with 33,300 tourists. Additionally, South Korea and Italy had 23,900 and 19,500 visitors respectively with another 211,200 tourists arriving from various other countries.
Earlier Daryo reported that Uzbekistan is planning to diversify its tourism sector by 2025 through new initiatives such as geological, industrial, scientific and military tourism. The Agency for Strategic Reforms, in collaboration with the State Committee for Tourism has drafted a resolution to introduce guided tours of mining sites, production facilities, and military zones. These initiatives aim to attract more tourists by offering unique experiences while also contributing to the country's economic growth through enhanced tourist routes, modern information systems, and improved infrastructure.
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