On November 23-24 of this year, representatives of the Swiss organization “Helvetas Swiss Intercoperation” in Uzbekistan and a representative of the world-famous EHL School of Hotel Business in the direction of “Hospitality Management” Scott Ryan visited “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage. First, guests familiarized with the conditions and opportunities created at Academy of Tourism in Samarkand. As it is known, the activity of this academy serves as an important factor for further prosperity of the tourism industry. After that, the guests presented presentations on the present and future of Samarkand Academy of Tourism by Artem Klyukov, a lecturer of the university department, and representatives of the Swiss organization “Helvetas Swiss Intercoperation” in Uzbekistan, as well as Scott Ryan, a representative of the world-famous EHL hotel business school in the field of hospitality management. During the practical visit, representatives of both sides exchanged views on the implementation of useful programs of various directions.