The 63rd International Flower Festival will take place in Namangan Region of Uzbekistan from May 19 to June 23. The First International Forum on Creation of Tourist Routes along the Silk Road, aimed at promoting tourism in the Republic, was held as part of the festival on Monday, Nuz.uz reports.
Namangan Region Deputy Khokim Akromzhon Abdukhamidov said the festival makes a significant contribution to promote tourism in the region. He focused on the active role of President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev in developing and boosting the tourism industry.
Namangan Region Khokim Shavkat Abdurazakov said about 5 million people visited the festival last year, and the number of visitors is expected to increase to 7 million this year.
It was noted at the festival that the number of foreign tourists in Namangan Region rose to 159,800 people and that of local tourists — to 3.9 million people last year. Tourism service exports rose to $138.5 million, which is approximately 600 times higher than in 2017.
