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October 10, 21:34
Uzbekistan Launches Destination Promotion on Expedia Group
October 10, 21:29
National Geographic Publishes Feature on Uzbekistan as a Premier Silk Road Destination
October 10, 21:26
Bukhara to Host Month of French Culture
October 10, 21:23
Challenge Samarkand 2026 International Sports Festival Concludes in Samarkand

October 10, 22:17Kyrgyzstan

Saint Petersburg to Host B2B Tourism Roadshow in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan

From September 7 to 10, 2026, Astana, Almaty, and Bishkek will host official presentations highlighting the tourism potential of Saint Petersburg for industry professionals.

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Kazakhstan

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Aviation & transport2 min read

October 10, 18:49Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan Increases Domestic Flights and Restores Arkalyk Airport

In September 2026, the frequency of domestic flights in Kazakhstan reached 890 per week. Three new airports are scheduled for completion by the end of the year.

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October 10, 15:22Kazakhstan
Kaspi.kz Launches International eSIM Service for Outbound Travelers
Kazakhstan's Kaspi.kz app has introduced an eSIM feature covering over 200 countries. Users can customize data packages and pay for international connectivity using Kaspi Gold cards or bonus points.
October 9, 12:29Kazakhstan
Air Astana to Launch Direct Flights from Almaty and Astana to Salalah, Oman
Kazakhstan flag carrier Air Astana is set to launch scheduled flights to Salalah, Oman's second-largest city, in late October. The weekly services will operate from both Almaty and Astana.
October 7, 18:14Kazakhstan
KTZ Plans Free WhatsApp and Telegram Access on Kazakhstan Trains
Train passengers in Kazakhstan will soon enjoy free access to text messaging services. Currently, over 1,500 carriages are already equipped with Starlink satellite internet.

Kyrgyzstan

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MICE & events2 min read

October 10, 22:17Kyrgyzstan

Saint Petersburg to Host B2B Tourism Roadshow in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan

From September 7 to 10, 2026, Astana, Almaty, and Bishkek will host official presentations highlighting the tourism potential of Saint Petersburg for industry professionals.

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October 10, 17:23Kyrgyzstan
First One-Design Yacht Fleet Launched on Lake Issyk-Kul in Cholpon-Ata
Lake Issyk-Kul in Cholpon-Ata has welcomed its first one-design yacht fleet. The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan supported preferential customs clearance for sports sailing vessels.
October 10, 17:06Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan Explores Implementation of a Hotel Tax
In the first half of 2025, Kyrgyzstan welcomed over 2.8 million international visitors, with tourism tax revenues reaching 160.6 million soms. The National Tourism Development Council has instructed relevant authorities to study the implementation mechanism for a hotel tax.

Uzbekistan

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Market & data1 min read

October 10, 21:34Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan Launches Destination Promotion on Expedia Group

The Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan has launched an international marketing campaign with Expedia Group to promote the destination in key overseas markets.

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October 10, 21:29Uzbekistan
National Geographic Publishes Feature on Uzbekistan as a Premier Silk Road Destination
International publication National Geographic has featured an article by author Gary Shteyngart highlighting Uzbekistan's tourism potential, historic cities, and modern infrastructure.
October 10, 21:26Uzbekistan
Bukhara to Host Month of French Culture
From October 2 to 31, Bukhara will host the Month of French Culture. Guests can look forward to classical music concerts, exhibitions, film screenings, and digital art projects set against the city's historic backdrop.
October 10, 21:23Uzbekistan
Challenge Samarkand 2026 International Sports Festival Concludes in Samarkand
Samarkand has hosted the fourth international sports festival, Challenge Samarkand, bringing together over 1,400 participants from more than 40 countries.