October 28, 16:15UzDaily

Indian tourists will be able to pay for purchases in Uzbekistan using the UPI system

Tourist visitors from India will have the opportunity to make payments for goods in Uzbekistan using familiar mobile applications that support the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). Payment will be made by scanning QR codes through the country's national payment system, UZQR.

Representatives of Uzbekistan's national payment system, HUMO and NPCI International, discussed practical steps for launching this project at the Global Fintech Fest 2026 event, which will take place in Mumbai. According to HUMO representatives, this initiative is based on a cross-border agreement on QR payments signed by both parties on August 27, 2026.

The UZQR system is a unified national QR payment system of Uzbekistan. Cooperation with India complements other international projects of HUMO in the field of QR payments, including a partnership with Alipay+. This allows users of international banking applications and digital wallets to make purchases in Uzbekistan via UZQR.

HUMO emphasized that developing such solutions is part of the company's strategy to integrate Uzbekistan's national payment infrastructure into the global digital economy. International cooperation expands cashless payment options, increases transaction convenience for foreign guests, and provides local businesses with additional tools for accepting payments.

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Uzbekistan plans to develop sports tourism through the organization of cricket events

According to the committee's statement, Uzbekistan intends to promote the development of sports tourism by hosting international cricket competitions and themed tourist programs. This is made possible by a cooperation agreement signed on October 19, 2026, between the Project Office for Tourism Product Development, a state institution under the Tourism Committee, and the Uzbekistan Cricket Federation.

Goals and Activities

Under this memorandum, the parties plan to annually organize the Uzbekistan Cup for International Cricket and Tourism, as well as the Silk Road Cricket Festival. The main goal of this initiative is to attract foreign guests and promote Uzbekistan's tourism potential on the international stage.

The project provides for the creation of tourist packages that combine participation in cricket tournaments with visits to the country's cultural and historical attractions. Planned routes include cities such as Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva.

Partnership and Expected Impact

Organizers also intend to establish interaction with various partners, including tour operators, hotels, airlines, railway companies, artisans, and entertainment complexes. This will allow them to provide international players and fans with a full range of services combining participation in sporting events with travel throughout Uzbekistan.

The initiative is specifically aimed at attracting visitors from countries where cricket is popular, such as the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan. Organizers expect that this program will increase the flow of tourists to regions of Uzbekistan, expand international ties, and create additional economic opportunities in the tourism sector.

uzdaily.uzOctober 15, 11:15

Uzbekistan showcases its tourism potential at the TTG exhibition in Italy

Uzbekistan is participating in the international tourism exhibition TTG Travel Experience 2026, which is taking place in Rimini, Italy, from October 14 to 16. The country's national pavilion was organized by the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The national pavilion was solemnly opened on the first day of the event. Uzbekistan's participation aims to promote the country's tourism potential abroad, strengthen its image as an attractive travel destination, and expand cooperation with international partners.

The national pavilion features sixteen Uzbek tour operators and representatives of the airline Uzbekistan Airways. On the first day of the exhibition, they held about 400 business-to-business (B2B) meetings with foreign tour operators, travel companies, and other industry representatives.

These negotiations are aimed at establishing new business contacts, forming partnerships, and laying the groundwork for agreements designed to increase the number of foreign tourists visiting Uzbekistan. Additionally, the exhibition displays promotional and informational materials, videos showcasing the country's tourist attractions, as well as samples of traditional Uzbek crafts.

Visitors can learn about Uzbekistan's historical and cultural heritage, traditions, and values, as well as explore the prospects for developing various types of tourism. Participation in TTG Travel Experience 2026 is seen as an opportunity to strengthen Uzbekistan's position in the global tourism market and expand interaction with Italy and other countries. The exhibition will run until October 16.