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Damascus, Sept. 11 (SANA)Syria is preparing to host an international travel and tourism forum in Damascus later this month, aimed at attracting investors and industry professionals and rebuilding the country’s tourism links with regional and global markets. TheSyria Travel Forum 2026is scheduled to run from Sept. 28 to 30, bringing together investors, hotel groups, airlines, tour operators, travel agencies, tourism developers and other industry stakeholders from Syria and abroad, the Tourism Mi…

Since 1994-1995, the fair has been held annually and has benefited from the official support of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for over thirty years, boosting its international standing. Over time, TITF has become the region’s premier business platform, attracting tour operators, government representatives, international organizations, and industry companies to find partners, introduce new routes, and negotiate contracts. Previous years’ figures clearly demonstrate the ev…

The parties discussed ICAO’s role in developing international civil aviation, the organization’s activities, and the current state and prospects of the partnership with Uzbekistan. It was noted that the ICAO, as a specialized agency of the United Nations, coordinates the interaction among 193 states in civil aviation and develops international aviation standards and recommended practices. In recent years, Uzbekistan’s aviation industry has been among the most dynamic in Central Asia. At the sa…

The American side was briefed on the region’s investment potential, economic opportunities, and tourism resources, as well as on projects implemented jointly with foreign partners in agriculture, education, and other areas. Activities in the region to develop industry, process agricultural products, expand the service sector, and build modern infrastructure open new prospects for foreign investors. During the meeting, participants paid special attention to cooperation prospects in the tourism …

The parties discussed expanding tourist exchanges, developing pilgrimage tourism, launching direct air services, and strengthening cooperation between tour operators in the two countries. To increase tourist flows, the parties considered launching Tashkent – Jakarta flights and establishing air connections with Uzbekistan’s historic cities. The parties noted the possibility of applying the mechanisms proposed by the Head of State to subsidize new air routes. In addition, local tour operators b…

The parties discussed accelerating tourism development in Uzbekistan, modernizing hotel infrastructure, attracting international hotel brands, and increasing foreign investment in the sector. The guests were briefed on the favorable conditions in Uzbekistan for foreign investors, measures to develop tourist zones and clusters, and existing mechanisms to support the hotel business. The Barceló Hotel Group is interested in opening four- and five-star hotels in Uzbekistan. The parties discussed …

Before the flights launch, representatives from Uzbekistan and Mauritius’s tourism industries held an open bilateral dialogue at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Tashkent. The event was organized by Uzbekistan’s Prestige Travel company in collaboration with the Tourism Committee. It brought together representatives from leading tourism companies and hotel brands from Mauritius, as well as Uzbekistan tour operators. The parties discussed prospects for developing cooperation, opportunities to implemen…

As part of the Kingdom of Bahrain's presidency of the 46th session of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Ms. Sara Ahmed Buhijji, CEO of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority, chaired the preparatory meeting for the undersecretaries responsible for tourism, in preparation for the 10th meeting of the Tourism Ministers Committee of the GCC countries, which was held via video conferencing. The meeting discussed a number of topics included on the agenda. It addressed the joint Gulf ef…

Participants were introduced to the country’s historical and cultural heritage, key tourism destinations, modern tourism infrastructure, and opportunities for Russian travelers. Particular attention was given to Uzbekistan’s policy of openness and the development of tourism ties with Russia. During the meeting, statistics on Russian tourist visits to Uzbekistan for the first seven months of the year were presented, and measures to increase this tourist flow were discussed. A significant part of…