Archive for the ‘Uzbekistan’ Category
Myths and Realities – The Personal Viewpoint of Julia – A Young Girl from Uzbekistan
By Agha Iqrar Haroon: Former Consultant Ministry of Tourism Government of Pakistan After travelling to many of the popular places in Uzbekistan, I had really wanted to travel in a purely rugged fashion, but also knew that certain areas of Central Asia could be difficult and challenging. Then, I was introduced to a vibrant young [...]
September 14, 2011
Posted in: Uzbekistan
Bukhara, Uzbekistan – A Shining Example of World Cultural Heritage
Story and photos by Agha Iqrar Haroon My journey to the Jewel of East, Uzbekistan, continued in Bukhara, a city considered to be “Islam’s Most Sacred City after Mecca.” More than 3000 Muslim shrines were discovered here. Bukhara reached its 2500th anniversary in 1997 and was added to the list of world heritage sites of [...]
August 24, 2011
Posted in: Uzbekistan
Deep in the East in Samarkand, Uzbekistan – Ecotourism Works
By Agha Iqrar Haroon (Former President Ecotourism Society Pakistan and Former consultant Ministry of Tourism Government of Pakistan.) My obsession for Central Asia and the Silk Road again pushed me to Tashkent. I have travelled there many times while my soul lives there always. My journey to Samarkand from Tashkent will be interesting and presented soon [...]
August 15, 2011
Posted in: Samarkand, Uzbekistan
KEMPINSKI ENTERS CENTRAL ASIA WITH TWO PROJECTS IN KAZAKHSTAN
Kempinski Hotels has signed a cooperation agreement with Okan Holding, one of Kazakhstan’s leading real estate development companies, covering Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan.
July 13, 2006
Posted in: Uzbekistan
Counterpart International Delivers Medical Supplies to Uzbekistan
The nonprofit development organization Counterpart International is commemorating 10 years of work in Uzbekistan by shipping over a million dollars worth of medical and other humanitarian supplies at the request of the Tashkent Government.
May 4, 2006
Posted in: Uzbekistan
EXTRAORDINARY SUMMER DEALS MAKE A VISIT TO SCOTTSDALE HARD TO RESIST in 2006
When planning a summer vacation, Scottsdale should be at the top of every traveler's list with an abundance of activities and prices to fit every sized budget. Guests can relax and get away by lounging by the pool, taking in an early morning tee time, indulging at a spa, or enjoying shopping and culinary delights [...]
April 6, 2006
Posted in: Uzbekistan
Uzbek government reaffirms commitment to tourism
The government of Uzbekistan through the national tourist administration – Uzbektourism reaffirms commitment to sustainable tourism development with the adoption of a new a tourism resolution. The resolution set the priority directions of Uzbektourism, which includes carrying out the state policy in tourism development as well as tourism infrastructure in order to enhance the quality [...]
August 9, 2004
Posted in: Uzbekistan