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Uzbekistan tourism industry growth

Overview

Uzbekistan has experienced a significant surge in international tourism during the first eight months of 2026. National data shows 9.1 million foreign visits, a 21.1% annual increase, with tourism service exports rising 53.5% to $4.6 billion. While traditional Silk Road sites remain popular, travelers are increasingly visiting regions such as the Fergana Valley, Kashkadarya, Surkhandarya, and Karakalpakstan. Average visitor spending has risen to $503, and growth is particularly notable among markets from China, Malaysia, and Japan.

This growth is reflected in specific regional connections, such as the tourism sector in Trabzon, Turkey. Visitor numbers from Uzbekistan to Trabzon increased by 101 percent during the same period. In response to this demand, officials plan to expand flight capacity from two to three weekly flights and extend the seasonal schedule. There are also ongoing requests to Turkish Airlines (THY) to establish year-round scheduled flights to maintain connectivity.

Entities

Uzbekistan · Oybek Hakimov · China · Uzbekistan Tourism Committee · Tamer Erdoğan

Timeline

6 days ago

[BUSINESS] 6 sources
Uzbekistan tourism arrivals rise 21% to 9.1 million in early 2026
Uzbekistan reported 9.1 million international visits in the first eight months of 2026, a 21.1% increase, driven by rising spending and growing interest in regions beyond traditional Silk Road cities.
13 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Trabzon tourism surges as Uzbekistan visitor numbers double
Visitor numbers from Uzbekistan to Trabzon have increased by 101 percent, prompting plans to increase weekly flights to three and extend the flight season through October.

Sources

61saat.com · drive.hu · en.trend.az · hu.euronews.com · it.euronews.com · takagazete.com.tr · traveltomorrow.com · trend.az