Uzbekistan and France discussed the development of mountain tourism
The Tourism Committee and the Special Representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of France discussed tourism personnel and the "Uzbek-Courchevel" project with the company POMA.
Uzbekistan and France discussed prospects for mountain tourism
Sukhrobjon Bobokalonov, Deputy Chairman of the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan, held a meeting with Gérard Wolf, Special Representative of the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France for Sustainable Cities and Transport.
During the negotiations, the parties reviewed the expansion of cooperation in the tourism sector, including the development of mountain tourism. The meeting was also attended by the Ambassador of France to Uzbekistan, Oualid Fouque.
The participants discussed the effective use of the tourism potential of cultural heritage sites, the development of tourism infrastructure, and the training of qualified personnel for the industry.
The Uzbek side provided information on tourism reforms, measures to increase the flow of foreign tourists, and the utilization of the tourism potential of the regions.
Wolf emphasized the broad opportunities for bilateral cooperation. He suggested studying the experience of France in increasing the share of tourism in the economy, enhancing the attractiveness of cultural heritage sites, and training personnel for tourism and hospitality.
B. Andrieu, General Director of the architectural firm Wilmotte & Associés Architectes, expressed interest in developing educational programs in the field of tourism and hospitality and in improving Uzbekistan's tourism infrastructure. Negotiations with the company regarding urban planning are already underway.
The development of mountain tourism was also touched upon at the meeting. The parties were presented with information about the work of the French company MND within the framework of the "Chimgan Tourist Zone" project. In addition, plans to implement the "Uzbek-Courchevel" project at the next stage jointly with the POMA company were discussed.
Following the meeting, the parties exchanged views on diversifying tourism services, enhancing the potential of cultural heritage sites, training personnel, and developing cooperation in the field of tourism infrastructure and architecture.