The II International Youth Tourism Forum was held in Bukhara on December 20-21 this year. The project was initiated by the Department of Tourism and Sports of the Bukhara region; about 10 foreign delegates took part in the online forum. The purpose of the event is to identify promising scientific developments of local and foreign experts and students, to identify and implement start-up projects, as well as to promote the development of qualified personnel in the field of tourism.

The two-day forum was attended by young people from a number of regions of the country, as well as international students (online) and industry experts with their start-up projects and research.

According to it:
— The most creative idea for MICE tourism "Silk Road" of the International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage; Mamatkulova Sarvinoz and Muminov Zhasur took first place in this direction with their project "MICE TOURISM".

— The best presentation on ecotourism: Bukhara State University and "Silk Road" International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage ; The "Great Emirate" by Alekperova Dilshodaxon" won first place with the Cultural Desert-Camp project.

— 2nd place was taken by students of "Silk Road" International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage Tuychiev Inoyatillo and Turakulov Shahzod with a project called "Bubble Tent & Yurtent" - students have developed a lightweight mobile construction for camping.

— The best idea in the field of tourism and innovation: International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage "Silk Road"; The second place was taken by Ernazarov Barkamol, Nasrullaeva Shakhrizoda and Akhmadkhon Davlatov with their projects "VRtours".

On the same day, ambassadors of tourism in Bukhara were elected, who were awarded a silver badge "Ambassador of Tourism of Bukhara."

As part of the forum, an excursion around Bukhara was organized for students.

Source: press service of the main department of tourism and sports of Bukhara region.