UNJournal Jon Lee | Uzbekistan and Belarus are deepening their tourism partnership at a time when Uzbekistan is recording some of the fastest international visitor growth in the world, with both countries moving beyond simple tourist exchanges toward a more structured, institutionally grounded relationship. According to the UN Tourism World Tourism Barometer, Uzbekistan ranked among the top five countries globally for international tourism growth in the first quarter of 2026, with inbound visitor numbers rising 37 percent year-on-year against a global average of just 2 percent. The country wel
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | The development of tourism in Uzbekistan is one of the priority areas of state policy being implemented under the leadership of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The country is consistently establishing new tourism centers, improving infrastructure, expanding transport accessibility, attracting investment, and supporting entrepreneurship in the tourism sector. As a result, Uzbekistan continues to strengthen its position in the global tourism market and demonstrates steady growth in its tourism industry. In 2025, the country welcomed 11.7 million internationa
UNJournal Jon Lee | The tourism potential of the Aktobe region in Kazakhstan was presented at the Road Show - “Visit Aktobe 2023”- on Dec. 11. The event was attended by representatives of leading tour operators, airlines, tourism experts as well as the media of the two countries. As part of the event, guests were familiarized with popular tourist routes of the Aktobe region, and the best works of Aktobe designers, artisans and jewelers were demonstrated. The guests were particularly interested in stands with traditional Kazakh sweets and treats. Opening the event, Ambassador Nurgali Arystanov