French magazine «La Destrousse» published the article "Unusual travel to Uzbekistan”. The author of this article is mayor of the French town of La Destruss Mr. Michelle Lang, who visited Uzbekistan last year in May month as a part of large tour group.  Sharing his impressions from visiting Uzbekistan, Mr. Michelle Lang emphasized that "Uzbekistan - is an extraordinarily wonderful country, the land of unparalleled taste of fruit, cotton fields,...

Embassy of Uzbekistan in Japan and the Association of Setagaya which conducts a research of foreign countries organized the presentation of Uzbekistan and its tourist potential in the XVIII-Festival of intercultural exchange in Setagaya. The event was attended by representatives of Setagaya city municipality, several foreign embassies, as well as public organizations. During the presentation it was noted that Uzbekistan and Japan have a long...

Speaking at a press conference dedicated on the results of its operation in 2009, General Director of NAC "Uzbekistan Airways" informed that increased volumes of passenger flights has been reached by opening the number of tourist charter programs for the incoming and outgoing travelers. In his view, this tendency will continue in the coming year as well. - On the basis of demand for such air shipments by local and foreign tour operators, we have...

National Airline "Uzbekistan Airways" on the eve of its 18-anniversary held a press conference at which the results of the company’s operation during 2009 were announced on January 27, 2010. The national airline of Uzbekistan, which is a few months younger than Uzbekistan’s independence, has become truly a winged symbol of the young republic. Decree of the President of Uzbekistan "On foundation of the National Airline" Uzbekistan Airways has...

Several British tour operators and journalists made a familiarization tour to Uzbekistan. In a trip organized by the NA "Uzbektourism" and “Uzbekistan Airways" in conjunction with the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in London, attended by directors and staff of leading travel companies, as well as representatives of the British Council in Tashkent, the magazine «Diplomat» and the London publishing house «Russian Media House». British team...

Indian parrots started to explore the territory of Uzbekistan. Parakeets, arriving in flocks from warm countries, started to explore the territory of Uzbekistan.At present, Uzbekistan is becoming a natural settling place for these birds.   Employees of “State Bio Control” prepare a report on environmental monitoring in Uzbekistan for 2007-2009, which describes the set of facts, including the one that due to the global warming over the past five...

To develop and strengthen bilateral relations between two countries Embassy of Malaysia in the Republic of Uzbekistan organized the event led by vice-rector of the “University Malaysia Perlis” (UMP) Mr.Kamaruddin Husin. Among the guests there were professors, teachers, and university students. The event was also attended by representatives of universities in Uzbekistan, heads of foreign diplomatic missions, members of the Ministry of foreign...

On New Year’s Eve 2010 enterprise «Uzbekistan Airways Technics» has completed aircraft maintenance works of Boeing-757-200 which belongs to «VIM-AVIA» airlines.  It is Russia's fourth aircraft which passed maintenance works in Tashkent. In addition to the standard works on the program C-check, on the aircraft were made an additional: major overhaul of wheels, brakes, ladder-rafts, batteries, eliminating corrosion of the supporting floor...

In accordance with Presidential Decree dated from December 29, 2009 # UP-4160, Uzbek citizens passports with biometric data of the holder will be implemented from January 1, 2011.  Passports with biometric data are adopted in order to ensure the safety of international civil air navigation, enhancing the security of identity documents against possible counterfeiting, to improve mechanisms for rapid and accurate identification when travelers to...

Association "Sputnik" in the Belgian city Kortrijk, with the assistance of the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan held a presentation of tourist potential of our country, during which Belgian film director Mr. Boken has demonstrated history and present days of Uzbekistan. The event was attended by representatives of the city municipality, the public and travel agencies of Kortrijk city. The information on measures taken in Uzbekistan to...

There was a meeting of Artists Creative Union of Uzbekistan Academy of Arts. Uzbekistan Academy of Arts Karakaplak and regional departments heads, Specialized Art Schools and Colleges Heads and artists have participated at the meeting. Our country is much attentive and careful towards developing spiritual and educational spheres, namely, upbringing the coming generation within the limits of respect to universal values, identifying and encouraging...

Within the framework of scheduled activities on assistance to develop tourism and to increase the flow of travelers the embassy of Uzbekistan in Italy with the help of Caserta city municipality conducted a presentation on touristic potential of Uzbekistan on December 12, 2009. City municipality’s responsible officials, regional council delegates, businessmen, representatives of the biggest tourist companies of Italy and mass media participated in...

State joint stock railway company “Qzbekiston Temir Yollari” (“Uzbekistan’s railway”) and Spanish company Patentes Talgo S.A. has signed a contract to buy two new high-speed trains Talgo AVE 250. Purchasing of these trains will be conducted from own funds of the State joint stock railway company “Qzbekiston Temir Yollari” (“Uzbekistan’s railway”).  Sum of the contract is valued 38 million euro.It is planned that trains will be fulfilling its...

The article “Arabic Manuscripts Worldwide” is published in the daily Qatar’s newspaper “Al Vatan”, telling about scientific and literary manuscripts of the institute of oriental studies under the academy of sciences of the republic of Uzbekistan.   The article emphasizes that the institute of oriental studies named after Abu Rayhan Beruniy under the academy of sciences of the republic of Uzbekistan is admitted as one of the most known scientific...

Opening of astronomy museum is appeared to be as a completing event of wide range of business actions spread across the republic during the year. It was also announced by United Nations as an International year of Astronomy 2009.  Astronomy museum’s new exposition is presented with the assistance of UNESCO. Model of the main tool from the Ulugbek’s observatory “Meridional Quadrant” is exposed in this museum. Students are able to get acquainted...

In 2006 citizen of Switzerland Mr. Burner Verber showed an initiative to update the list of Seven Wonders of the World.Our country proposed to include Registan Ensemble and Fortress of Bukhara in to the list of wonders from Uzbekistan.

The 4th session on a non-material cultural heritage has taken place last week in Abu Dabi (United Arab Emirates. More than 400 experts representing 193 member states of UNESCO have taken part in this event.

One of the main tourist attractions in Uzbekistan is the minarets of Bukhara. This year Kaljan Minaret was chosen as the most known minaret in Uzbekistan by foreign tourists. Many foreign tourists coming to Bukhara emphasize its beauty and magnificent structure.“Kaljan” Minaret is a part of beautiful architectural ensemble - Poi Kaljan that was built by architect Bako in 1127. The minaret the height of which is 47,5 m is a source of pride for...

Modern embroiders use ancient fancywork technique that their ancestors used to have. Those interested in applied art and Oriental embroidery art could visit “Traditional embroidery of Uzbekistan” exhibition opened on November 16, 2009 in the “Caravan-One” Art Gallary.Exhibition demonstrates unique and peculiar objects of embroidery from all the regions of Uzbekistan that vary in color, style and materials. This is a good opportunity to learn more...

Japanese company ‘Sony’ has placed photos of "Ichan-kala" complex in Khiva on the front page of its web site as part of a joint project between the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan and "Cinemafors" company in order to popularize a rich historical-cultural heritage of the Uzbek people and let Japanese people learn more about Uzbekistan and its culture. "Ichan-kala" complex is in UNESCO list of the world cultural heritage. Promotion campaign...

The Islamic art museum in Berlin is hosting the exhibition about ornamental embroidery of oriental nations – “Suzani”. Islamic art museum in Berlin is one of the biggest museums of applied art in Europe with exhibits of 8-9th centuries from Egypt, Middle East, Iran, India and other Asian countries on display. Exhibition inauguration presentation emphasized that Suzani were widely used in many cultures of the Orient. This method of embroidery is...

A special evening about tourism potential of Uzbekistan, its rich cultural and historical heritage, the unique natural-geographical environment has been held in the embassy of Uzbekistan in Washington. Event has been attended by the members of US Congress and State department, American travel agencies and hotel chains, cultural organizations based in Washington as well as mass-media. Participants could learn more about ancient culture, unique...

Khorezm region is conducting an active work in terms of tourism development, popularization of foreign tourists to its cities with their ancient history and boosting tourist sector in order to make it one of the major profit-generating industries for local business. Khiva is an ancient city that was bringing its input to the development of world civilization for many centuries. Tourists are attracted by unique monuments of Khiva, such as...

 Globalization that erases national and cultural boundaries between states and symbolizes the triumphant progress of global corporations and brands brings a severe need to have its own unique and distinctive brand. This task has the same importance for the state as for any company. In the end, countries are offering to foreign people and foreign companies some products, to be more exact they offer themselves as a tourist or business centre,...

 The main objective for the organisers of ХVth annual International Tashkent Tourist Fair «Tourism on the Silk Road» is high-scale promotion of tourist potential of Uzbekistan, expansion and strengthening of cooperation with the foreign tourist companies. Last year TITF-2009 participants from more than 20 countries – like Spain, Greece, Czech republic, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Cyprus, Ukraine, Egypt, Turkey, Arab...

The passed law of the Republic of Uzbekistan passed «About protection and usage of cultural heritage objects » became an important step for strengthening legal basis of archaeological sphere functioning. The Renaissance, preservation, exploration of rich historical, cultural and spiritual heritage of our people are raised on a state policy rank. Today, scientific exploration of archaeological objects as integral part of cultural heritage of the...

The company «In the world of imaginations» intends to organize a charter flight from Moscow to Uzbekistan. Company General Director Marina Saushkina gave information on country presentation within the framework of MITF tourist exhibition which held in Moscow. Probably, the beginning of flights will take place during this season. Negotiations with air carriers are already conducted. Charter flights will help to lower the total cost of itineraries...

The 18th General assembly UNWTO has passed during the period from October, 1 till October, 9th 2009 in Astana, Kazakhstan.The special meeting of the Uzbek delegation led by chairman NC "Uzbektourizm" Mr. Z.L.Khakimov with the general secretary of UNWTO Mr. Taleb Rifai, devoted to the participation of Uzbekistan in projects has taken place under the aegis of Silk Road Initiatives program which main objective is the increase in regional tourism,...

Tourist sights of Xorezm have replenished with one more new route: it is included "Ala-Uylik" (other name "Turkmenkal’a" – a Turkmen fortress) in it. Remained up to now walls of a dilapidated earthen fortress, stand nearby from highway Urgench-Khiva. «Ala-Uylik» is located in village territory of Gaybu that is in 5-6 kilometres from the regional centre of Xoresm of the Urgench city.  It represents a pise-walled fortress with eight-meter walls....

Shortly there will be a big hotel complex under the name "Tadj-Mahal" in Andijan city. The architectural ensemble is conceived as reflection of one of eight miracles of the world and as its founders assure, becomes the card of the regional centre. The hotel complex of "Tadj-Mahal" is calculated on reception of 400 visitors. The hall of celebrations and a concert hall is equipped business centre, and also sports halls, pool, a sauna, beauty...

The annual International fair of the Lavender has passed in the French city of Din-le-Ben of the region Provence-Alpes-Lazure coast on which has been presented our country with the assistance of the Republic   of Uzbekistan permanent mission at UNESCO also along with many foreign states. The exhibition of subjects applied and the fine arts, including ceramics, stamping, a national list, products on a skin, pictures, miniatures, Suzanne has been...

During the conversation with the correspondent UT Abdulaziz bin Harun has mentioned questions of the development of bilateral cooperation between Uzbekistan and Malaysia. Abdulaziz bin Harun: «Malaysia highly appreciates the cooperation with Uzbekistan. Our people are pull together by similarity of cultures and values, traditions and customs. It is remarkable, what even dates of celebrating of the independence are close - in Malaysia Independence...

New tourist route in a legendary cave have opened in Uzbekistan in which shootings of the Indian film «Adventures of the Ali-Baba and forty robbers» took place. The new tourist route, opened in this summer, lies through spurs of Western Tyan-Shan. Duration of a route makes three days during which tourists in the pedestrian order should make travel to «a cave of the Ali-Baba». The cave is located among steep rocks. As conductors are local...

"Uzbekistan - the earth shrouded in legends of the Great Silk Road, the country-charm, a pearl full of sacrament and greatness. Madresse of Samarqand, sparkling minarets of Bukhara and the city-museum of Khiva - all is pride of Uzbekistan - masterpieces of one of the most beautiful countries of the Central Asia with great and rich history" - so article of the journalist Luki Santarelli, published on the pages of the Italian edition of "Chronicle...

The solemn chords which have announced opening at the initiative of the President of the country Islam Karimov of the International musical festival «Shark taronalari» have begun to sound in 1997 on the area Registan. And then leading actors of Uzbekistan have sung a song «Salom, Samarkand!», which became an original hymn of this musical forum. The author of a melody of this song-hymn is the honored worker of the arts, managing chair of the State...

Travel agencies of Uzbekistan and China will develop a joint tourist route on the countries of the Great Silk Road. As have informed in the NC "Uzbektourism", the representatives of the tourist organization of CNR have visited Uzbekistan one of these days. There were representatives of the government on tourism affairs of China, and also tourist administrations of five regions of the Chinese National Republic as a part of the Chinese delegation...

There will pass the 15th Tashkent International Tourist Fair «Tourism on the Silk way» since October, 22-23 in the capital of Uzbekistan informs the Federal agency on tourism (Rostourism). How to be told on an official site of the department, the fair passes according to the arrangements reached within the limits of the session for suggestions on tourism of the countries-participants CIS, and for the purpose of activisation of mutual advancement...

The organization of high-speed movement on a route Tashkent - Samarqand will allow the Uzbek railways to involve more quantity of tourists. Experts consider that in Uzbekistan were not mistaken with a choice of a rolling stock for this project. High-speed train AVE is planned to start according to the arrangement of the state joint-stock railway company «Uzbekistan railways» administration with the Spanish company Patentes Talgo S.A. The...

The book "Guide book of Samarqand» in Russian, English, Japanese, French and German languages is published in Uzbekistan. The edition has been devoted to the 2750 anniversary of a Samarqand city and is calculated for use of foreign tourists. Articles and pictures about history and Samarqand’s today, a life and traditions of the people, historical monuments and modern constructions of a city "are widely presented in the book. Publishers of the...

Trains didn’t go from Uzbekistan to Kyrgyzstan during last 11 years. To renew trips has offered the state company «Uzbek railways». The new route has connected Tashkent with a blue pearl of Eurasia - lake Issyk-Kul. It is necessary not less than a day to reach from the heated Tashkent resorts on the bank of surprising Issyk-Kul. If to reach by bus, 5-6 hours from them should be ruined on the boundary and customs control. All occurs in the moving...

The building of a new air terminal of the international airport "Bukhara» begun in Uzbekistan, which throughput will make 350 passengers at an o'clock. Nowadays the throughput of the international airport «Bukhara» makes 150 passengers at an o'clock. The airport accepts all types of aircrafts. The modern light-signal equipment of the SIEMENS Company is established here, buildings for the services of the air traffic control equipped with the...

The president of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov has accepted the Minister of Finance of Bahrain Kingdom sheikh Ahmad bin Mohammed Al Halifa in the residence Oksaroy on June, 5.The head of the state has noticed that the given visit of the Minister of Finance of Bahrain Kingdom testifies to mutual interest in development of cooperation of Uzbekistan and Bahrain. Regular consultations of foreign policy departments of Uzbekistan and Bahrain...

The plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Portugal with residence in Paris Bahromjon Aloev has handed over credentials to the president of this country Anibal Silva. Visit of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Portugal Luisha Amadu to Uzbekistan has taken place on April, 15-16th, 2009 in which course are discussed a condition and prospects of the bilateral cooperation development in political, trade and economic and...

The first excursions on an ecological track through picturesque foothill district in Zamin area of the Dzhizak area are led.Creation of such tracks is intended for popularization of ecological knowledge - one of the basic actions of the project which is carried out by not state noncommercial organization «Economy, qualification and consultation» with support of the Program of small grants of Global ecological fund. The territory of the project...

Speech of Mr. Hyuga Perne, the Ambassador of France in Uzbekistan, on the occasion of the International day of Museums (on May, 18th 2009) and 130th anniversaries from the date of Pavel Benkov's birth.We with pleasure have gathered today on the occasion of celebrating of two important events in the field of art and a cultural heritage of Uzbekistan.The international day of museums, is celebrated annually all over the world on 18th of May....

The president of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov has meet with the king of Spain Juan Carlos in the capital of Kingdom of Spain Madrid on May, 26th.The exchange of opinions concerning on mutual relations and to the international problems representing mutual interest has taken place during the negotiations. As inform the Spanish mass-media, the president Karimov during a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain Migelem...

The complex actions for preparation of 2200-year-old anniversary celebration of the city are successfully spending, considerable work on restoration of historical monuments and a city accomplishment is carried out. The 2200 anniversary of the Tashkent city will be widely celebrated according to the decision of the president of the country in September, 2009. The decision on anniversary of the capital of Uzbekistan is accepted at 34th session of...

The International festival of silk and spices has passed in Bukhara.The International festival «Silk and spices» passed throughout three days on the glorified area of Lyabi-hauz in ancient Bukhara city.Hundreds of handicraftsmen from all regions of the republic and from the neighboring countries have taken part in traditional action which was spent by the Bukhara regional hakimiyat, territorial branch of NC "Uzbektourism" and the regional...

Businessmen Brothers from Egypt have invested half-billion euro in development of a resort infrastructure of Uzbekistan.The initiators of the grandiose tourist project are brothers Ahmad and Kamal ad-Sidik from Egypt. They intend to spend the specified huge amount for creation of the whole resort complex near Tashkent. According to the project more than hundred mini-hotels, camping, tourist parking and auto refueling will open in Bostanlik area,...

The presentation of tourist potential of the Republic of Uzbekistan has taken place within the limits of opening of the ninth Moscow International tourist fair «MITF-2009. Tourism and Leisure» in the Moscow expo centre "Gostiniy dvor".  It has been organized by the Fund «the Forum of the culture and art of Uzbekistan» and Bureau of the international youth travel and cooperation "Kelajak-tour" with assistance of the Russian travel agency «In the...

For the upcoming 2200 anniversary of Tashkent city, which will be marked in September of this year, scale works on restoration of historical monuments are conducted in the capital of Uzbekistan. The Kukeldash medrese, the tomb of Suzuk-ata are already recreated and the restoration of an architectural complex of Ming-urik is finished.  Also work in a mosque of Baland-tepa and the mausoleum of Kuyluk-ata and others at a stage of end. Ten...

From the long since Bukhara is the large centre of art craft. It is especially was famous for medno-stamping manufacture, jewels, art of manufacture of cotton fabrics, silk and a velvet, golden sewing art and the big assortment of household products of art value. During the existence Bukhara has brought the huge contribution to the development of a civilization and is included to UNESCO in lists of cities of the world heritage of the mankind....

During the traditional spring international tourist forum «Uzbekistan International Travel Workshop» has been declared that more than 900 thousand of tourists have visited Uzbekistan in 2008. This indicator is much more, than in 2007. During this period our country has been visited by 785 thousand of tourists. Strategy of development of the tourism developed in Uzbekistan will allow increasing quantity of tourists to 2, 5 million per year by...

The representatives of more than 50 travel companies and the companies from Uzbekistan, from the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Malaysia, Turkey, Poland and other countries have taken part in the action organized by the NC "Uzbektourism". And also experts and the members of the diplomatic corps accredited in the republic.  At the opening of a forum the chairman of NC "Uzbektourism" Zahid Khakimov has noticed that in our country under the direction...

«Opening of the given flight will allow adjusting an air communication between Uzbekistan and Kuwait. Thanks to this direct flight mutual cooperation in tourism and business sphere becomes more active», - has noted A.Hashimov. By the information of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the republic, documents on cooperation in trade, economic, scientific and technical spheres, mutual stimulation and protection of investments, avoidance of the double...

The representatives of the official and business circles of Saudi Arabian Kingdom, heads of some large travel companies, mass-media, heads of the tourism faculty at the King Saud’s university have taken part at the presentations of tourism potential in Uzbekistan which have passed in Saudi Arabian Kingdom and was organized by Commercial and Industrial chamber of Er-Riyadh with assistance of Uzbekistan embassy in Saudi Arabian Kingdom.Opening...

It is not a secret that Uzbekistan was having a lot of difficulties in building its tourism industry after the independence. There were no any 4 or 5 star hotels in Uzbekistan in early 1991. Uzbekistan applied every effort to prove that this country can attract millions of tourists and has something that no any other country has.  A lot of new hotels opened. New hospitality Universities are established. Thousands tourist companies started...

Historical monuments and traditions of Uzbekistan show how it has inherited ages of history. Besides, the country is famous for a unique and harmonious combination of Eastern and Western civilizations. Today there peacefully coexist around 100 ethnic communities in Uzbekistan, and so the country presents a wide variety of cultures.  The Great Silk Road used to stretch across this land, which enabled to establish economic and culture links...

The 38th international tourist exhibition Vacantiebeurs-2009 was held in the Dutchs city Utrecht. It is the largest exhibition devoted to the tourism and travel field in Benelux countries. About 200 national departments of tourism, travel agencies and airlines from more than 80 countries of the world have taken part in this arrangement. More than 200 thousand people have visited an arrangement for working days of an exhibition.  The tourist...

The state committee for carrying out of the tender auctions at sale of the state property to foreign investors has prolonged terms of giving tender offers on realization of share holdings of 27 domestic companies. The wide choice of objects in the most various directions of business were presented for foreign investors.  Here the shares of actions of open joint-stock companies "Uzbekugol" («Узбекуголь»), "Samarqandkimyo" («Cамаркандкимё»),...

TASHKENT is a home of Islamic culture and ancient city, wants foreign companies to invest in its tourism sector by building hotels and other related infrastructure, the country’s top tourism official said. Zahid Khakimov is the chairman of Uzbektourism, explained to a group of visiting journalists that the Uzbek government was keen to increase the number of tourists from the current 1 million annually and wanted to welcome people from the GCC...

From the Uzbek part initiators and developers of the project were the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Japan, Representation of Fund Forum in Tokyo with active assistance of the Ministry of external economic relations, investments and trade of Uzbekistan, and the Center of political researches. 120 representatives of business circles have taken part in seminar work with participation of responsible departments of the Ministry of Economy,...

Within the limits of visit to Embassy of Uzbekistan in Germany the presentation of tourist potential of republic has taken place, where it was noticed that in Uzbekistan there are ample opportunities not only developments of traditional tourism, but also various its other kinds, including ecotourism, sports tourism, agricultural, historical tourism. It is necessary to notice that now about 60 % of all foreign tourists visiting Uzbekistan, a lot...

Uzbekistan is well-known not only with its fertile valleys and ancient cities, but also with picturesque mountain tops, also attracts Speleotourists. In particular in our country, in Surhandarya Mountains, the deepest cave of Asia - «Boy-Bulak» (Rich-Spring) is located. Its depth is 1415 meters. A mysterious legend surrounds a 500-metre depth cave on a plateau of Polathan in mountains of Chimgan. And there is one more care which is quite popular...

Ecological results of the left year the International organization of ecology and health «Ecosan» which "has sounded" the activity in 2008 in figures and the facts has brought also. So, IO «Ecosan» in leaving year special attention has given to assistance of decisions questions of ecological safety, preservation of the environment and population health through realization of target programs, consolidation of efforts of the governmental and...

Its initiator became the local NNO, which got support Global ecological fund’s Programs of small grants in Uzbekistan. This territory includes also mountain ridges of Nurata and Koytash, part of the desert Kyzyl Kum, and Aydar - Arnasay system of lakes and is the original reduced model of all Central Asia.  The most valuable are the mountain and deserted woods, first of all inundated nut trees woods of a ridge Nurata, which representing unique...

National Association of Travel Agents Singapore (NATAS) has hosted a presentation of tourism potential of Uzbekistan, which was organized at the assistance of the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Singapore, Jahon news agency reported. Participants acquainted with priority directions of tourism development in Uzbekistan, investment in tourism industry, rich spiritual and cultural heritage of the Uzbek people, history of the cities, climate, nature and...

 new exposition “The nature of the Bukhara Province and its natural resources” was launched at the Bukhara State Artistic and Architectural Reserve-Museum, according to the Uzbekistan National News Agency Russian-language website. By enjoying over 230 exhibits the visitors may learn about the relief and geology of this oasis, climate, minerals, water system, soil, flora and fauna. The paleontological discoveries are among the exhibits, according...

The Studiosus Gruppenreisen GmbH tour firm and AWO-Treff organization jointly with the Embassy of Uzbekistan to Germany organized the presentation of tourism potential of the country in the well-known Westphalia city of Münster, Shukhrat Umirov of the Information Agency “Jahon” in Germany reported. The representatives of tour firms, organizations and mass media specialized in the sphere of tourism, as well as Münster city community and Federal...

New hotel called Registon was built on the border of Navoi city and Karmana district in Navoi region.The hotel was constructed by private company Usto Istam. It has a barber’s shop, a laundry and other services.According to Usto Istam director Hikmat Rustamov, the facilities also include a restaurant, a celebrations hall and a tea house.The new hotel has employed about 50 people.

Amid celebrations of the 17th anniversary of Independence of Uzbekistan the solemn ceremony of opening of the scientific and research astronomic observatory was held in Andijan city, according to the Pravda Vostoka newspaper.The observatory is situated at the highest point of the city – at the favorite recreation area of the local population Bagishamol. Its place of note is a professional telescope with a diameter of main glass 30 centimeters. It...

The active preparations for celebration of the 2200th anniversary of the city of Tashkent are now going on. The excellent look of the Uzbek blooming capital, its grand constructions, wonderful nature and pictorial places of worth even more attract tourists. At the moment, the Uzbek citizens can meet many foreigners as they admire the beauty of Tashkent. Some of them shared with their impressions while speaking to the Uzbekistan National News...

The festival dedicated to the World Tourism Day which is marked September 27 was held at the Mirzo Ulugbek Park of Culture and Recreation in Tashkent, according to the Uzbekistan National News Agency. The Uzbektourism National Company alongside with the Tashkent City Administration, Ecosan International Organization and Ecosan-tour Center of Ecological Tourism organized the event. The senators of Upper House and lawmakers at the Legislative...

International Tourism Fair on Silk Road will be held in Tashkent in mid-October. Even though there is still a time to go until the event will officially take off, the active preparations are now underway in the city, the agencies reported. This exhibition is the largest one in Central Asia. It is held in Tashkent since 1995. It is aimed at local and foreign business people. The forthcoming fair is to sum up the outcomes of the summer tourism...

The melon festival was held in Bukhara in Uzbekistan. The main goal of the festival is to supply citizens with quality and cheap agricultural products, develop the melon-growing, in particular, revive endangered sorts of melons thanks to rich experience gained in agriculture. The farmers who presented more than 50 sorts of sweet products participated at the melon festival. For over the last years such sorts as barginak, kampirchopon, jujaburun...

On the eve of the 17th anniversary of Independence of Uzbekistan a contest “Bread of Samarkand” was held in Samarkand, according to the Uzbekistan National News Agency reported. From of old Samarkand has been famous for its great thinkers, rich history and architectural monuments. Along with all of these the Samarkand bread is well known all over the world. Its unique taste astonishes millions of tourists who arrive from all around the globe. The...

Uzbekistan Airways, the national air company, transported about 1 million passengers and almost 12,000 tons of cargo in the first half of 2008.The company director general Valery Tyan told journalists in Tashkent that Uzbekistan Airways was implementing a special complex development plan, designed until 2010. It includes a wide range of offers and services aimed at increasing the comfort of passengers and safety of flight.Currently the airline...

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) presented tourists a gift. The first guidebook in the Korean language “Samarkand” was published in Seoul, the Pravda Vostoka newspaper reported. The guidebook offers tourists fascinating trips to past and today of the ancient city, stories on cultural and historical monuments, data on museums and other places of worth of the hospitable Samarkand soil. Besides, the two chapters are dedicated to...

The number of domains registered in the UZ zone exceeded 7,000 on 25 July. According to statistics on the website of the UZ domain zone administration, at the beginning of the current year the figure stood at 5,766 domains (the growth made up about 22%).Last February, there were 6,000 names in the national domain zone. This year over 2,200 new domains were registered and 960 were removed from the list. In 2007, the number of active domains...

The first stage of charity campaign was held in Tashkent as a part of implementing the Year of Youth State program and preparations to forthcoming 2200th anniversary of the Uzbek capital due in May 2009. “Tashkent through the eyes of youth” was the motto of the event, according to the Narodnoye slovo newspaper. The Central Council of Kamolot Public Youth Movement alongside with the youth tourist organization Kamolot-Turne affiliate company...

The presentations Uzbekistan’s tourist potential have been initiated by the Forum of Culture and Art of Uzbekistan Fund in two different countries, the Narodnoye Slovo newspaper reported.First presentation was held at the Ninth Moscow International Tourist Fair. More than 1,000 tourist firms and companies from 50 countries have gathered in Russian capital. The guests of the Uzbek potential have enjoyed the national fabrics, ceramics, jewelry and...

Uzbekistan is preparing to celebrate the 2200th anniversary of its capital - Tashkent. Beauty and charm of the city, along with its sublime buildings, wonderful climate, shady and cool squares fascinate each and every one who comes to Uzbekistan. It is a busy time now for Tashkent since it is witnessing a real influx of foreign tourists. The Uzbekistan National News Agency correspondents asked some of them about their impressions from the trip to...

The festival of cultural traditions and national cuisine was held at the Receptions House of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan. Representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in the country took part in the event.The festival was attended by staff of more than 20 embassies in Tashkent, including missions of Russia, Turkmenistan, Republic of Korea, Egypt, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Ukraine, Poland, Czech Republic,...

Exhibition of crafts and applied art opened at the Uzbekistan Culture and Arts Exhibition hall. Musical instruments, ceramics, wood carvings, carpet and other items are presented at the exhibition.One of participants of the exhibition, craftsman from Ferghana Alisher Nazirov had successfully participated previously in many republican art exhibitions and competitions. The potteries made by the master were repeatedly exhibited in Japan, India,...

Zakhriddin Muhammad Babur has left enormous literary heritage. His fine poetry, and the noble ideas embodied in «Boburname» and other works, telling about a way of life, customs, the nature and values of the people of the East, continue to call the whole humankind for perfection and a mutual consent. At the meeting called «The priceless heritage of the ruler and the poet», devoted to the 525 anniversary from the date of birth of Babur, was...

Festival “Culture of ancient Khorezm” opened in Khiva, Khorezm region, with participation of representatives from more than 20 countries. The goal of the festival is to attract more tourists to the region.An exhibition of craftsmanship items and paintings, as well as an agricultural fair were organized in the Ichan Qala museum.Musical drama theatre named after Ogahiy, regional puppet theatre, as well as folklore and ethnographic ensembles Khiva...

The Korean Diaspora marked 70 years of living in Uzbekistan on Saturday. Representatives of national cultural centers, state, non-governmental and international organizations participated in the solemn event held in Tashkent.Vice Prime Minister Rustam Azimov read the greeting of the President Islam Karimov to the ceremony participants.Among the guests of the ceremony were State advisor to the President B.Abduhalimov, Vice Prime Minister and...

UzA – President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov participated in the celebrations of the 2000th anniversary of the city of Margilan on 7 September.In accordance with the resolution of the head of the state of 9 November 2005 on celebration of Margilan’s jubilee, wide-scale construction works have been held in the city.Among the newly built objects is the 10-hectare Youth Alley, which includes an aqua park and a 1400-seat amphitheatre where the...

President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov signed a resolution on 2 April on preparation to the 2200th anniversary of the city of Tashkent, to be held in 2009.Historical monuments in the city will be reconstructed and new objects will be built, together with development of the social infrastructure.An international conference on the role of Tashkent in the world civilization will be held in March 2009 with participation of local and foreign...