QTM 2025 broadens global reach for Qatari travellers

Qatar Travel Mart (QTM) 2025 is scheduled to take place at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) from November 24 to 26, 2025. QTM 2024, the third edition of the event, occupied twice the show floor as in 2023. By its 4th edition, the...

Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel introduce private Van Tours for flexible small-group holidays

Image credit - iStock-1296817291Thomas Cook (India) Limited, India’s leading omnichannel travel services company, and its group company SOTC Travel, have jointly launched Van Tours, an innovative travel product designed to cater to India’s growing...

Uzbekistan unveils initiatives at UNESCO conference in Samarkand

Uzbekistan has used the opening of UNESCO’s 43rd General Conference to present a reform-driven vision for global cooperation – one centred on modernising education, expanding AI ethics, strengthening media literacy, safeguarding cultural heritage...

Unesco conference in Samarkand reflects recognition of Uzbekistan’s achievements

The 42nd session of the Unesco General Conference, held in Paris from Nov 7-22, 2023, a historic decision was adopted to convene the 43rd session in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, in 2025. The resolution received unanimous support from all 194 member...

Finland, Uzbekistan vow to boost bilateral ties

President Alexander Stubb and his counterpart in Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Friday expressed their interest to intensify bilateral relations between their countries and strengthen cooperation in various sectors. Stubb met Mirziyoyev in...

Breakthrough: unique Hungarian technology to protect Uzbeks from a nuclear disaster

Before the end of the year, an agreement is expected to be signed on the application of the unique Hungarian “dry cooling” technology in Uzbekistan’s upcoming nuclear power plant, announced Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade,...

Uzbekistan’s trade deficit narrows as exports outpace imports.

Uzbekistan’s foreign trade turnover reached $59.8 billion in the first nine months of 2025, marking a 22.9% increase year-on-year. Exports grew by 33.3%, while imports rose by 15.6%. The growth was largely driven by higher exports of gold and...

Uzbekistan, Slovakia Seek To Break New Ground In Trade And Digital Collaboration

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, October 30. President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held talks with President of Slovakia Peter Pellegrini to discuss further strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries,...

Uzbekistan and Slovakia expand strategic partnership and trade ties.

In Samarkand, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Slovak President Peter Pellegrini held talks to strengthen strategic partnership relations between Uzbekistan and Slovakia. The discussions also focused on boosting trade, investment, and industrial...

Uzbekistan, IFC Discuss Expanding Cooperation In Key Economic Sectors

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, October 29. The First Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Ilhom Norkulov, held a meeting with Shelisa Samgi, Regional Head of the International Finance Corporation...

Uzbekistan and UNESCO must address forced evictions at world heritage sites

OHCHR GENEVA – UN experts* today expressed concern about forced evictions and housing demolitions in the city centre of Samarkand in Uzbekistan, a UNESCO world cultural heritage site since 2001. “We have repeatedly raised our serious concerns...

UNESCO Samarkand Summit: Recognition of Uzbekistan’s Role in Preserving World Heritage

Rarely do events within international organizations emerge that can truly symbolize a new era. The convening of the 43rd session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in the...

Central Asia and Russia emerge as new favourites for Indonesian travellers

Destinations across Central Asia and Russia are gaining popularity among affluent Indonesian travellers seeking alternatives to established markets. Travel specialists report strong demand for countries offering distinctive historical, cultural...

Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel launch flexible Van Tours

Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel introduce Van Tours, offering flexible, affordable travel experiences for small groups across short-haul destinations. MUMBAI, INDIA – Thomas Cook (India) Limited and its group company SOTC Travel, have introduced...

Uzbekistan and Serbia strengthen partnership with over ten new agreements.

On October 28, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić held talks at the Kuksaroy residence with the participation of official delegations. President Mirziyoyev emphasized that this first summit in the...

I left the UK to travel on £35 a day – the unheard of destination with fairytale canyons I wish people knew about

WHEN Bobby Bolton packed up his life to travel the world two years ago, he didn’t expect to still be on the move – or to have found the places he has. So far he’s travelled through 41 countries, and there’s one in particular that he encourages...

Thomas Cook India, SOTC Travel launches private Van Tours for small groups of travellers

Thomas Cook (India) Limited and its group company SOTC Travel have launched a new travel format, private Van Tours, to cater small groups of travellers seeking structured yet flexible holidays. The initiative comes as both companies see a steady...

Uzbek-Serbian cooperation to strengthen as presidents meet in Tashkent

TASHKENT, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic discussed the prospects for further strengthening practical cooperation between Uzbekistan and Serbia, said the press service of the Uzbek...

Uzbekistan sees 49.3 pct increase in foreign tourist arrivals in first 9 months year-on-year

TASHKENT, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Uzbekistan saw a 49.3 percent year-on-year increase in foreign tourist arrivals in the first nine months of the year, the National Statistics Committee has said. "According to the National Statistics Committee, in...

Tashkent airport opens renovated arrivals hall with expanded facilities.

Another stage of reconstruction work has been completed at Tashkent International Airport, including the renovation of the arrivals hall, the opening of an open terrace, and the expansion of the VIP lounge in the departure terminal. In the coming...