The Chairman of the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan, Abdulaziz Akkulov, met with Alexey Borshuk, the chairman of the Uzbekistan Parachuting Federation. The goal of the meeting was to discuss the development of adventure and extreme tourism, as well as the development of new tourist products.
According to the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan, the participants discussed methods for more effective utilization of the country's potential for developing this direction of tourism. It was noted that currently, parachuting takes place at the 'Syrdarya Markazi' facility in the Syrdaryo district.
Both sides concluded that favorable climatic conditions, a long summer season, and existing infrastructure create opportunities to position Uzbekistan as a promising destination for extreme tourism.
Special attention was paid to promoting parachuting tourism services among both local and foreign guests. The possibility of increasing the tourist attractiveness of the country's regions by holding international parachute festivals and competitions was also discussed.
After the negotiations concluded, the Parachuting Federation agreed to prepare proposals for improving the regulatory and legal framework and implementing initiatives aimed at the further development of extreme tourism in Uzbekistan.
The tourist complex 'Arda Khiva' and the airline FlyArystan are jointly working to develop tourism between Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. This joint initiative was presented in Almaty during the opening of the international 'Games of the Future'.
During a meeting with tour operators from both countries, a new international route connecting Almaty and Urgench was announced. Representatives of 'Arda Khiva' showcased the tourism potential of the Khorezm region and special offers for FlyArystan passengers, while the airline presented details of the new destination. The travel packages offered by the parties include both accommodation and excursion programs.
Urgench is only 30 kilometers from the ancient city of Khiva, whose historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The parties also agreed to organize an introductory info tour for leading bloggers and Kazakh tour operators. This tour is scheduled for August 7 to 10 and will coincide with the 'Golden Pumpkin' festival. The info tour program includes visiting the historic center of Khiva—Ichon-Kala, familiarizing oneself with the infrastructure of 'Arda Khiva', participating in festival events, and holding a business B2B meeting with representatives of the regional tourism industry, which will allow participants to assess the potential of Khorezm and develop attractive offers for Kazakh tourists.
Previously, 'Arda Khiva' and FlyArystan signed a memorandum of cooperation, and the recent meeting in Almaty was the next stage of its implementation. Regular direct flights on the Almaty – Urgench – Almaty route will begin on September 3 and will operate twice a week—on Thursdays and Sundays. Tickets for these flights are already available on the official website of FlyArystan, in its mobile application, and through other sales channels.
The 'Arda Khiva' complex was built by order of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. This multifunctional tourist cluster covers an area of 25 hectares near Lake Govukul. It is designed to host various events—sports, cultural-historical, and entertainment—with the support of the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Khorezm region hokimiyat. The complex's infrastructure is extensive and includes six hotels for 1000 people, an open water park, an indoor pool, an amphitheater for 3000 spectators, as well as 11 handicraft houses, the 'Ancient Urgench' museum, an art gallery, and a jewelry center. Additionally, there is a network of 2 km gondola lines, over ten cafes and restaurants, an oriental bazaar, the region's largest children's center, sports facilities, and a spa complex. The management of this complex is carried out by the international consortium HotelPro (Uzbekistan) / Kronwell (Russia).
FlyArystan is a Kazakh airline that is a 100% subsidiary of the Air Astana group of companies. The company began operations in May 2019. The airline serves a wide network of destinations and uses a modern fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft, with bases in Almaty, Astana, and Aktau. FlyArystan's route network covers domestic, international, and charter flights.
