Uzbekistan shines at London travel fair: UK tourists set to explore Silk Road marvels

The Embassy of Uzbekistan in the UK is actively participating in the international tourism fair "Destinations: The Holiday and Travel Show", held at the Olympia exhibition hall on February 1-4.

On the first day of the fair, the renowned British travel company Wild Frontiers hosted a special presentation highlighting the tourist destinations offered by Uzbekistan. An agreement has been reached to send 500 British tourists to Uzbekistan in 2024.

As part of this event, Uzbekistan is showcased as one of the most intriguing destinations for British tourists at the stands of several influential UK travel companies such as "Cox and Kings", "Regent", "Mountain Kingdoms", "Titan", "Travel the Unknown", and others.

George Colvin, Chief Executive of "Cox and Kings" travel company, shared his impressions, stating that he has been increasingly organizing tours to Uzbekistan in recent years. He emphasized the country’s growing popularity, expressing plans to attract more than 1,500 tourists this year.

Additionally, at the fair, the publishing house Bradt Travel Guides organized a presentation of guidebooks dedicated to Karakalpakstan and Uzbekistan as a whole.

George Colvin, Executive Director of "Cox and Kings" travel company, expressed his admiration for Uzbekistan, highlighting the country's beauty, modern developments, ancient history along the Silk Road, and excellent accommodation services. He mentioned the growing interest in Uzbekistan since the beginning of the year.

Johnny Bilby, a representative of the leading British travel company "Wild Frontiers", shared their long-standing interest in Uzbekistan, aiming to double the number of UK tourists visiting the unique country this year.

"Destinations: The Holiday and Travel Show" is one of the UK’s most popular travel shows, running regularly for 29 years and bringing together over 600 travel brands.