Uzbekistan joins International Code for the Protection of Tourists

This milestone strengthens the country's position as a growing tourism hub, reflecting its steady expansion and increasing international recognition in recent years.

Minister of Ecology, Environmental Protection, and Climate Change, Aziz Abdukhakimov, emphasized that the International Code for the Protection of Tourists is a harmonized system designed to restore trust in travel following the COVID-19 pandemic. By adhering to this code, Uzbekistan aims to create a safer and more reliable travel environment for all tourists.

Developed by UN Tourism, the code is a set of principles and recommendations aimed at ensuring the safety, rights, and interests of tourists while also promoting sustainable tourism development.

By adopting this document, Uzbekistan reaffirms its commitment to implementing best practices in the hospitality sector and creating favorable conditions for foreign visitors.

Increasing tourist arrivals

In 2024, Uzbekistan welcomed a total of 8.2 million foreign tourists, including 4.1 million men (50.2%) and 4.1 million women (49.8%).

For comparison, 6.6 million foreign tourists visited Uzbekistan in 2023.

Since the beginning of 2024, the number of tourists has steadily increased each month. In January, 4,601 visitors from European Union countries traveled to Uzbekistan. From January to March, a total of 1.52 million foreign tourists arrived.

In the first five months of 2024, over 2.8 million foreign visitors came to Uzbekistan, including 10,600 from the United States.

By June, this number had exceeded 3.5 million, and by October 1, the total reached 5.7 million.