Azerbaijan promotes tourism in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

A series of promotional events highlighting Azerbaijan's tourism potential were held in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan from August 21 to 27, organized by the Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB) under the State Tourism Agency.

Report informs, citing the agency, that the program covered Shymkent, Almaty, Astana and Tashkent, with the participation of eight representatives of Azerbaijan's tourism industry, including Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL).

More than 400 tourism agencies, tour operators, airlines, hotels, media organizations and other tourism industry representatives attended the events across Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

Presentations showcased Azerbaijan's year-round tourism opportunities, recent developments in the sector and a variety of tourism products. Participants were informed about seaside recreation along the Caspian coast, ski resorts, health tourism, gastronomy, adventure and active tourism, cultural tourism, as well as the country's modern tourism infrastructure.

Business meetings held as part of the program provided a platform for Azerbaijani partners and representatives of the tourism industries of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to discuss cooperation prospects and opportunities for implementing joint projects.

The events also featured presentations of Azerbaijan's rich culture, national cuisine and traditional dances.

In January-July 2026, the number of visitors from Kazakhstan to Azerbaijan increased by 5.5% year-on-year to 62,079. During the same period, the number of visitors from Uzbekistan rose by 40.2% to 42,288.