Uzbekistan continues to implement state support measures aimed at developing modern tourism infrastructure, improving the quality of hotel services, and attracting international hotel brands.
Subsidies allocated to the hotel
According to the subsidy program approved by Presidential Decree No. PP-238 of July 27, 2023, the international hotel DoubleTree by Hilton, which opened in Tashkent in April 2026, received state subsidies totaling nearly 12 billion soms.
The ceremony for presenting the subsidy certificate was attended by representatives of the Committee on Tourism, industry figures from the hospitality business, and mass media. In accordance with the procedure approved by Cabinet of Ministers Decree No. 550, the hotel received 10.725 billion soms for creating 165 rooms. Additionally, the institution was granted an extra subsidy of 99,000 US dollars for introducing an international hotel brand in Uzbekistan.
Views of project participants
Alexander Bakanov, Managing Director of DoubleTree by Hilton, emphasized that state support played an important role in the implementation of this project. He noted that Uzbekistan has created very favorable conditions for the development of the hospitality industry, and state subsidies, incentives, and practical assistance to investors contribute to the realization of large international projects.
Bakanov added that such support not only motivates investors but also contributes to increasing the number of hotels meeting international standards, improving service quality, and further developing the country's tourism potential. He expressed his delight at participating in the development of Uzbekistan's tourism.
Position of state bodies
S. Tajiev, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Tourism, stated that state policy supporting the hotel industry strengthens investment attractiveness and promotes tourism in the country. According to him, such projects, implemented through a combination of state subsidies and investor initiatives, yield positive economic results: new jobs are created, local specialists receive training according to international standards, and a competitive environment in the hospitality sector is formed.
He also noted that the appearance of international brands like DoubleTree by Hilton increases the confidence of foreign investors in Uzbekistan's tourism potential.
Conditions of state support
Currently, DoubleTree by Hilton is among the ten five-star hotels operating in Uzbekistan. Under the current state support program, subsidies are provided to new hotels being commissioned before the end of 2026. The compensation amounts to 40 million soms per room for three-star hotels and 65 million soms per room for four- and five-star facilities. To receive subsidies, hotels must meet established requirements regarding category, capacity, and building height.
The implementation of such projects contributes to the further improvement of the country's tourism infrastructure, raising the level of service, attracting international investment, and strengthening Uzbekistan's position as one of the most promising tourist destinations in the region.
