What do you think or just opinion

[Martingale]

Tourism is considered to be one of the best ways to achieve a good economic condition. There are more than 40 countries in the world whose 50% of GDP consists of only profits gained from tourism. Having a great potential of culture, climate, tradition, historical places, great recreations and unique opportunities for tourism, Uzbekistan has less than 0.01% share of tourism in GDP( source:http://www.unece.org/stats/trend/uzb.pdf ).

That's not good fact. But it's fact. So there goes question why?
First of all, anybody can say that' it's question of money, so more investments and more finance should be directed to this sphere. But in my opinion, the matter is how to allocate the limited resources, mainly money. If some of you have been in Austria you could have been surprised, by the architecture of buildings. They haven't changed it, it's barokko style. Even in big cities like Vien. And they have a law against changing the style of home in Austria. These all done in order to preserve their tradition. If tourists come to one of the cities in Austria they can be placed in 1000 years old castle. They don't build big Hotels in the center of the city, they place tourists in homes so that they could also try national foods and see how people live there. isn't that attractive for tourists? yes, it is. Because it's also cheap.

I don't think it was a mistake to build big hotels like Intercontinental or Sheraton, because we also need them. But what about recreations in Chirchiq, they have already been destroyed. Because some people make money there and others exploit the nature. What about big historical cities like Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva. We should preserve what we have and be able to show them.

I think there also some other issues. Most of Europeans and Americans think that it's dangerous to travel to Uzbekistan. So I think we need reputation. Reputation is only gained by making good condition for tourism and of course some promotion.

What do you think? How we can develop tourism? What is the main obstacles?
All kinds of opinions are welcome

[noodles]

i heard the same thing today on TV...

[Legend]

Marketing...more commercials,and some short videos in the world's most popular worldwide channels(like CNN,BBC,DW and so on..)Let them ppl know more about Uz.

And many more...

[Mona Lisa]

Just a little note: BBC don't do commerials :)

We have lots and lots of problems
1. Bureacracy and bribery every step of the way.
2. Transport and moving around Uzb is just nightmare. e.g. UzbAirways domestic service if they find out that you're foriegner they'll ask double the amount for the ticket similar applies to taxis. Even we don't have proper shuttle service around Uzb
3. In fact we don't have proper banking facilities and money exchange.
4. Accomodation is another problem. They are either too expensive or pretty low quality.
5. There is no single infromation point around Uzb. How on earth a tourist should find out how to get around or what to see? Not even leaflets at the regional airports or even in Tashkent.

[4twelve]

Hey Fellas,

With This Mantality improving Tourism Income for Uzbekistan is just a dream ...Since 15 days i am trying to get invitation from Tourism company for get my Visa for uZBEKISTAN..rEF: My Signature.......
:( :(

[chicagoan]

First, tourism is not an end goal for our economy.

As things improve, our country will become more "tourismable", inshallah.

Second, I think tourism is not what we need now.

Uzbekistan, having gained independence not that long ago, is like a newborn baby. In our tradition, newborn's contact with outsiders is restricted first 40 days (mainly parents only communicate with the baby), and besides many spiritual meanings of this process, one considerable reason is "avoiding bacteria and diseases" that willingly or unwillingly may be transmitted to the newborn by outsiders.

Likewise, we need more isolation, and more contact with select nations whose growth and development model suit us.

Who are potential tourists? Mainly Americans and Europeans. What will they bring besides $ and EURO? Diseases (AIDS, Syphylus, etc), sick mentality (gay rights, pornography, etc.), and etc.

No thank you.

The baby is just born (or re-born) - and immunity building takes time. Until then- quarantine.

:)

mr

[4twelve]

First, tourism is not an end goal for our economy.

As things improve, our country will become more "tourismable", inshallah.

Second, I think tourism is not what we need now.

Uzbekistan, having gained independence not that long ago, is like a newborn baby. In our tradition, newborn's contact with outsiders is restricted first 40 days (mainly parents only communicate with the baby), and besides many spiritual meanings of this process, one considerable reason is "avoiding bacteria and diseases" that willingly or unwillingly may be transmitted to the newborn by outsiders.

Likewise, we need more isolation, and more contact with select nations whose growth and development model suit us.

Who are potential tourists? Mainly Americans and Europeans. What will they bring besides $ and EURO? Diseases (AIDS, Syphylus, etc), sick mentality (gay rights, pornography, etc.), and etc.

No thank you.

The baby is just born (or re-born) - and immunity building takes time. Until then- quarantine.

:)

mr


Hey Come on is it the way.....Are You sure about that?For Information Your Country never ask visa for American or Europeans.Are You telling me that you turkish or the other country citizens brings any diseases?I really get shocked..Impossible to agrree and so sad one of the Uzbek citizen talking without thinking!!

[PainKiller]

Last ???? days..Wait 4 me Uzbekistan.......:P :P ( bUT WHERE IS my VisA!!!! I get my USA Visa 5 days but STILL WAITING!!!! UZBEK VISA :rolleyes: )
:( :(Xe Xe Xe..No VISA for u! :lol: :lol:

[4twelve]

Xe Xe Xe..No VISA for u! :lol: :lol:
Why no visa 4 me?:rolleyes:

[PainKiller]

Why no visa 4 me?:rolleyes:Because! Our Country should be Highly Protected from Foreigners, and terrorists. This is the reason why getting VISA is hard...Officials said...

[nbyall12]

First of all, I'm not sure I understand this whole thing, sorry if I'm wrong. Any Americans I know who went to Uzb. absolutely love it and want to go back, even the ones who lived in villages. I don't know why it is so. Aight if I went completely off topic there, I apologize! and will delete this post, please let me know guys.

[4twelve]

Because! Our Country should be Highly Protected from Foreigners, and terrorists. This is the reason why getting VISA is hard...Officials said...Thanks 4 advice....

[PainKiller]

First of all, I'm not sure I understand this whole thing, sorry if I'm wrong. Any Americans I know who went to Uzb. absolutely love it and want to go back, even the ones who lived in villages. I don't know why it is so. Aight if I went completely off topic there, I apologize! and will delete this post, please let me know guys.It is what they say u, Or do u want them Tell u Ohh, Ur country Sux!
Sure they will never admit even if they did not like it.
Those who did visit Uzbekistan, use their observes, for researches and Papers...nothing happens just becase.
They think it is a third world country, Unfortunately.:?

[Sunshine]

It is what they say u, Or do u want them Tell u Ohh, Ur country Sux!
Sure they will never admit even if they did not like it.
Those who did visit Uzbekistan, use their observes, for researches and Papers...nothing happens just becase.
They think it is a third world country, Unfortunately.:?

Even though we r a third country, but still we have historical cities, places that r uncompareble with this country!

Sunny

[PainKiller]

Even though we r a third country, but still we have historical cities, places that r uncompareble with this country!

SunnyIt was just logical explanation. I just said that nobody Will ever admit to an Uzbek person that they did not like Uzbekistan. Even if they did not, it is their own opinion. It is not my Idea-I think exept corrupted goverment and poor people, The country is awesome, and a lot of people DO really like it. But even if they do not, they will not tell it=)))
that's it;) :up:

[Uzbekistan2010]

It is very hard to develop tourism in Uzbekistan. Because of geographical situation, location. Uzbekistan is one double landlocked counry of the world. i think this is the main reason.

[4twelve]

Your goverment dont know the value of uzbekistan history ( former russian thinking mind )...But what about you ( a lot of uzbek young citizen who educated overseas ).I am sure your families pays your school bills for perfect future of Uzbekistan...... for YOU!!!
But unfortunetly my opinion you also dont know how to contribute your country do not know how to help development of your country do not know the advertising of your country .Pls check you like it or not too many turkish people try to comminucate you try to share their ideas on your forum try to make advertising their country ..But what about you????? i try to visit my own country ( cause my familyextiled after basmachi ) but the ****ing travel agency did nt send my invitation and i cannot apply for visa to the Uzbek Embassy....And some of you just thinks that it is so so funny !!!!You decide d to make fun with it not shame as a citizen of Uzbekistan......IT IS SO THOUGTH PROVOKING!!!!!:( :( :( :(

P/S:Pls do not thing that i wrote all those things for my own problem....All around the forum..Most of you kidding about the serious topics...

[Martingale]

It is very hard to develop tourism in Uzbekistan. Because of geographical situation, location. Uzbekistan is one double landlocked counry of the world. i think this is the main reason.

I don't think that this is the main reason. Exactly because of geographical situation and very attractive climate we have a good chance to develop tourism in Uzbekistan. And these are only some of the reasons out of million. There are lot of historical places, recreations and beautiful cities like Samarkand, Bukhara, which makes Uzbekistan very attractive for foreigners. However, if you meant that Uzbekistan is inner country, which has to cross at least 2 country to reach the sea, that could only cause economic problems, not any barriers for tourism. I am sorry, if I did not understand you properly.

[PainKiller]

It is very hard to develop tourism in Uzbekistan. Because of geographical situation, location. Uzbekistan is one double landlocked counry of the world. i think this is the main reason.Goverment is ****ed up, that's the main reason. :(

[Uzbekistan2010]

Goverment is ****ed up, that's the main reason. :(maybe, hehe :)