Tourism in Uzbekistan is a dynamically developing sector of the national economy
Uzbekistan
On May 2, Chairman of the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan Umid Shadiev took part in the III Tashkent International Investment Forum. This was reported by the press service of the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan.
Reportedly, the forum included a panel session “Tourism and cultural heritage: attractiveness of the Central Asian region for foreign investors”.
The panel session, moderated by Elena Son, Executive Director, American-Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce, was attended by high-ranking guests promoting the development of tourism in Uzbekistan - Paolo Barletta, CEO, Arsenale, Alexis Feuillat, Director, IHG Hotels and Resorts, Cristina Doros, Senior Vice President, VISA, Christoph Mangold, Mangold Consulting, Dmitry Volvach, DM of Economic Development, Russian Federation.
Speaking at the panel session, the head of the Tourism Committee noted that tourism in Uzbekistan is a dynamically developing sector of the national economy.
“The tourism sector of Uzbekistan is defined by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev as one of the strategic sectors of the country’s national economy. In a short period of time, thanks to the consistent policy of the Government of Uzbekistan, there has been a sharp increase in the flow of foreign tourists to our country. Including, for the purpose of state financial support for increasing the number of hotels and improving the quality of service, many benefits and preferences were provided,” said Umid Shadiev.
The Chairman of the Tourism Committee emphasized that additional measures have been taken to support the tourism sector from the state, which are aimed at ensuring the successful activities of the tourism industry and increasing their competitiveness in the international arena.
“As a result, last year the export of tourism services amounted to more than $2 billion and occupies a leading position in the country’s foreign trade balance. In 2024, we intend to increase this figure to $2.5 billion,” said Umid Shadiev.
It should be reminded that the III Tashkent International Investment Forum is being held on 2-3 May 2024 in the capital's Congress Centre.
The panel session, moderated by Elena Son, Executive Director, American-Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce, was attended by high-ranking guests promoting the development of tourism in Uzbekistan - Paolo Barletta, CEO, Arsenale, Alexis Feuillat, Director, IHG Hotels and Resorts, Cristina Doros, Senior Vice President, VISA, Christoph Mangold, Mangold Consulting, Dmitry Volvach, DM of Economic Development, Russian Federation.
Speaking at the panel session, the head of the Tourism Committee noted that tourism in Uzbekistan is a dynamically developing sector of the national economy.
“The tourism sector of Uzbekistan is defined by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev as one of the strategic sectors of the country’s national economy. In a short period of time, thanks to the consistent policy of the Government of Uzbekistan, there has been a sharp increase in the flow of foreign tourists to our country. Including, for the purpose of state financial support for increasing the number of hotels and improving the quality of service, many benefits and preferences were provided,” said Umid Shadiev.
The Chairman of the Tourism Committee emphasized that additional measures have been taken to support the tourism sector from the state, which are aimed at ensuring the successful activities of the tourism industry and increasing their competitiveness in the international arena.
“As a result, last year the export of tourism services amounted to more than $2 billion and occupies a leading position in the country’s foreign trade balance. In 2024, we intend to increase this figure to $2.5 billion,” said Umid Shadiev.
It should be reminded that the III Tashkent International Investment Forum is being held on 2-3 May 2024 in the capital's Congress Centre.
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