Central Asia – EU Tourism Forum 2025
The detailed programme will be available shortly.
Why this event matters
Tourism is a powerful driver of economic growth, cultural exchange, and regional development. By connecting policymakers, tourism boards, businesses, and international organisations, the Forum aims to:
- Highlight Central Asia’s growing tourism potential
- Share European experiences and best practices
- Promote responsible, inclusive, and digital tourism models
- Strengthen regional and international partnerships
Key themes
- Sustainable tourism governance and policy dialogue
- Heritage protection and community-based tourism
- Digital transformation and skills development
- Investment opportunities and financing tools for sustainable tourism
Participants
- Policymakers and senior officials from Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan) and EU Member States
- Heads of national and regional tourism boards
- Umbrella associations
- Private sector representatives and experts
- International financial institutions and donors
Cultural Programme
In addition to the Forum, participants will be invited to take part in a cultural visit to Samarkand on 29 November, offering a unique opportunity to experience first-hand the region’s rich cultural and historical heritage - a living example of how tourism and heritage preservation can go hand in hand.
The Forum will take place alongside the EU-Central Asia Economic Forum (26 November 2025), the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor and Connectivity Investors Forum (27 November 2025) and the Tashkent International Tourism Fair ‘Tourism on the Silk Road’ (27–29 November 2025).