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Foreign media about Uzbekistan’s tourism potential

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The rich historical heritage, unique culture and dynamic development of the tourism infrastructure make Uzbekistan attractive to travelers from around the world and are the subject of increased attention to the foreign public and the media.

For example, Svoboda.kg and “Rakurs.kg”, electronic portals of Kyrgyz agencies, published a number of materials on the achievements of our country in the tourism industry.

The article reported that today there are many new luxury hotels in the republic, including the national networks of the type of B&B, which can provide foreign guests high level of service. “Along with the major hotels that provide services under the world-renowned brands such as Radisson, Lotte, Ramada, Wyndham, a network of private institutions for receiving guests for small groups and family tourists is created in the capital and regions of Uzbekistan” – wrote sources.

The materials emphasized that 11 air harbors international and national air carrier “Uzbekistan Airways” have the most modern airliners, Boeing and Airbus, which carry out regular flights to over 50 cities in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North America. Svoboda.kg noted that it is planned to replenish the fleet of the national airline in the near future with two air liners of the new generation, Boeing-787 Dreamliner.

Kazakh news agency by continuing the theme of transport, informed about the launch of Afrosiyob high speed train between Tashkent and Samarkand in 2011, which is manufactured by Spanish company PATENTES TALGO S.L. “In 2015, Afrosiyob started driving in Karshi, administrative center of Kashkadarya region. Convenience and comfort of the vehicle is marked by foreign guests and local passengers”, the article noted.

The material of “Rakurs.kg” focused on the development of tourist industry. Thus, the publication wrote that 1279 tourism organizations are in the country, in particular 548 hotels, hostels and campgrounds, as well as 731 travel companies.

“In recent years, new types of travel are introduced, including ecotourism, geotourism, extreme, health and cultural areas, as well as mountain climbing, rafting, fishing. The features and capabilities of each region are taken into account in this process”, – the source said.

In conclusion, it stated that the effectiveness of the reforms is seen in the sequential increase in the number of travelers to Uzbekistan. “They delight not only the natural beauty of the region, its rich history, diverse culture and beautiful historical monuments, but also centuries-old traditions of the Uzbek people, its warm hospitality, unsurpassed cuisine and, of course, excellent service”, – the article wrote.