The award ceremony for the contribution to the development of tourism "Tourism fidoiysi" – “Tourism adherents” was held in Tashkent

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October 13, 2020, the official ceremony of awarding “Tourism fidoiysi” -“Tourism adherents” badge for the contribution to the development of tourism in Uzbekistan was held at the Hilton Tashkent City hotel. The ceremony was attended by heads of the State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan for tourism development, award winners, guests of honor, representatives of ministries, departments and domestic media.

The event was opened by Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Chairman of the State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan for tourism development Aziz Abdukhakimov.

"As you know, in recent years, at the initiative of our President - Shavkat Mirziyoyev, a number of decrees and resolutions on the accelerated development of tourism have been signed, thanks to which the country's tourism industry is recognized as one of the strategic sectors of the economy. At the same time, a lot of work has been done for developing of tourism in our regions.

The solemn presentation of the "Tourism fidoiysi" badge was a worthy gift for the 29th anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan. I hope, that this badge will serve as an incentive for the citizens of our Republic and our compatriots living abroad to show the world the rich history and culture of our homeland," - Aziz Abdukhakimov said.

In order to encourage achievements in the field of tourism, the decree of the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 433 dated July 10, 2020 approved the regulation on the procedure for awarding representatives in the field of tourism.

In accordance with the regulations, employees of state bodies, public organizations, economic entities, representatives of the social sphere and mass media, as well as compatriots abroad who have made a worthy contribution to the development and popularization of the tourism sector in the Republic of Uzbekistan are awarded the badge for their merits and active promotion work.

State bodies, public organizations, mass media and economic entities at the local level had to submit proposals on awarding their representatives with a badge to the territorial divisions of the State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan for tourism development before August, 1, this year.

State bodies of the Republican level, diplomatic missions abroad, public organizations, mass media and organizations also submitted their candidates for the honorary award until August 1, this year.

Also among the winners were ambassadors of the tourism brand of Uzbekistan, representatives of international organizations, diplomatic missions, people who by chance or activity promote the tourism potential of Uzbekistan on the world stage. Recall that the list of winners was published at the end of September this year.

"For more than a decade, Uzbekistan has been a part of my life. When I first visited Samarkand in 2010, tourism was in its infancy; there was hardly a tourist to be seen. What I have witnessed, happily, is the complete transformation of Uzbekistan's tourism industry.

My appointment last year as Uzbekistan tourism brand ambassador was a great honor and being awarded the Turizm Fidoiysi medal is the crown of that achievement. I will continue to play an active role in Uzbekistan's tourism development and promotion, supporting not only the government of Uzbekistan, but also all those working in the tourism sector". - Sophie Ibbotson, Ambassador of the tourism brand of Uzbekistan to the UK, noted in her speech.

Katerina Uitekdik, a French entrepreneur who initiated the restoration of the Shukhov tower in Bukhara and the construction of a tourist facility on its basis, also shared her impressions. 14 years ago, she came to Uzbekistan to visit Registan square in the city of Samarkand. But when she arrived in Bukhara, she felt "at home" and left a piece of her heart here in Uzbekistan.

"Ten years ago, my husband and I set up a travel agency in France, dedicated to Uzbekistan. As Central Asia is too little known to Europeans, we have done everything possible to describe the beauty of the country and the kindness of its people, and through our humble work, we managed to attract tourists of different nationalities in the footsteps of Amir Temur."