The Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan held a meeting with representatives of Turkish Airlines to discuss increasing the number of flights and jointly promoting the country's tourism potential in international markets.
During the meeting, Hussein Gyuzel, head of the Turkish Airlines representation in Uzbekistan, participated. The parties discussed developing bilateral cooperation, expanding air transport, and utilizing the Turkish airline's route network to boost inbound tourism.
Currently, Turkish Airlines operates 42 flights per week to Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Urgench. It was noted that the airline's international route network via Istanbul can help attract tourists from Europe and America.
In particular, the parties agreed to study passenger flows from specific markets, coordinate special tourist tariffs from priority cities, and jointly offer packaged tours arriving in Uzbekistan in one city and departing from another.
Special attention was paid to European markets. The parties agreed to examine destinations from Amsterdam, Rome, Milan, Madrid, Barcelona, Berlin, Prague, and Budapest in more detail.
A roadshow is also planned in cooperation with Uzbek tour operators to popularize Uzbekistan's tourism opportunities. Additional opportunities for attracting foreign guests are linked to Turkish Airlines' transit services through Istanbul. Passengers with long layovers can take advantage of the Touristanbul and Stopover programs in Istanbul, which provide a free city tour or hotel accommodation subject to established conditions.
Following the negotiations, the parties agreed to sign a memorandum of cooperation between the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan and Turkish Airlines by the end of October. Furthermore, a business breakfast with local tour operators and airline representatives is scheduled in Tashkent.
The parties also agreed to organize a 'Bukhara Days' event in Turkey and conduct joint marketing campaigns to promote Uzbekistan's tourism potential in global markets.