[Tashkent – 04.07.2023] – Bulut Bağcı, President of the World Tourism Forum Institute, participated in the week of international partnership initiatives under the theme “New Uzbekistan: development, innovation, and enlightenment,” held from July 3-7 this year. The event showcased the rich cultural heritage of Uzbekistan as the basis for a new renaissance. During the event, Mr. Bağcı emphasized the importance of Uzbekistan’s historical significance and its potential as a thriving tourism destination.

Mr. Bağcı, “Uzbekistan, located on the most important route of the ancient Silk Road, has been known as a land of fairy tales in the minds of people around the world. Therefore, Uzbekistan, the Homeland of the Forefathers, is the center of attention for travelers from all over the world. The ancient lands of Uzbekistan have been the most significant bridge between the East and the West since ancient times. The beautiful cities of the country not only unite traders from around the world but also bring together different civilizations, values, and achievements in science and production, benefiting from all of them. Thanks to this, the lands of Uzbekistan allowed the synthesis of civilizations, traditions, and philosophies of life. As a result, today, members of different nations and religions can live together in harmony in Uzbekistan.”

Highlighting the rapid growth of tourism in Uzbekistan, Mr. Bağcı added, “Tourism in Uzbekistan is developing as one of the locomotive sectors of the country’s economy. The country is increasingly opening up to the world. The number of countries that can enter Uzbekistan without a visa or with an easy visa regime is increasing day by day. The tourism infrastructure is constantly being strengthened. These developments lead to an increase in the number of tourists visiting historical and fairy-tale cities such as Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva.”