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A briefing dedicated to the development of Uzbekistan’s tourism industry was held in Ashgabat. Representatives of Uzbekistan presented the country’s tourism achievements and outlined prospects for international cooperation.
According to the report, from January to September 2025, Uzbekistan welcomed 8.6 million foreign tourists — a 112.5% increase compared to the same period last year. Since April, the country has been attracting over one million international visitors each month.
Tourism development is being implemented under the Tourism Development Strategy 2030, which aims to boost the annual number of foreign tourists to 15 million by the end of the decade.
Among the key accomplishments are the introduction of visa-free travel for citizens of more than 90 countries, improved tourism infrastructure, and the launch of digital platforms such as Uzbekistan.travel and the UzTourism mobile app.
From October 28 to November 13, 2025, Samarkand will host the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference — the first to be held outside the organization’s Paris headquarters in 40 years. Over 5,000 delegates from 194 countries are expected to attend.
Uzbekistan invited Turkmen companies, investors, and tour operators to join collaborative projects, including the development of cross-border tourism routes such as “Khiva – Kunya Urgench – Ashgabat – Mary – Bukhara.”
Additionally, the Tashkent International Tourism Fair is scheduled to take place from November 27 to 29, 2025.
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Historic Heritage and Breathtaking Nature: Turkmen Journalists Explore Balıkesir and Çanakkale
11 Oct. 15:20An international press tour for media representatives from Turkmenistan is currently underway in Türkiye, organized by the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Türkiye.
The delegation includes journalists and content creators from the country’s leading public and private media outlets.
The journey through the Balıkesir region began immediately upon the delegation’s arrival at Koca Seyit Airport. The first stop on the itinerary was the picturesque Manastır Çayı area, followed by a visit to the famous Olive Oil Museum. Here, the journalists were introduced to the centuries-old traditions of olive oil production—a key gastronomic and cultural hallmark of the Aegean coast—before enjoying a walk along the scenic Güre coastline.
A special highlight of the program was an immersive experience in the region's unique natural landscape. Participants embarked on an exciting jeep safari through the Kazdağları National Park (historically known as Mount Ida). The journalists explored the rugged beauty of the Şahindere Canyon, refreshed themselves at ice-cold natural springs, and ascended to the legendary Altar of Zeus, which offers breathtaking panoramic views of the entire region.
In the coming days, the press tour participants will dive into the rich history of the Çanakkale region. The itinerary includes exploring the ancient city of Assos and the Temple of Athena, viewing the iconic Trojan Horse, discovering legendary Troy along with its state-of-the-art museum complex, and paying tribute at the historic sites of Gallipoli and the Çanakkale Martyrs' Memorials.
Such international media initiatives allow Turkmen journalists to gain firsthand insights into modern practices in cultural and eco-tourism, exchange professional experience with Turkish colleagues, and strengthen media collaboration between the two nations.
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