Kyrgyzstan News News Kyrgyzstan » Tourism: How Kyrgyzstan is leading Central Asian tourism
The post-Soviet republic seeks to diversify its economy beyond raw materials and portray itself as an adventure destination. Central Asia has gained increasing global attention over the last decade.
News Kyrgyzstan » Tourism: Kyrgyzstan’s Tourism Sector Grows 45% as Industry Revenue Rises
ASTANA — The number of people using tourism services in the Kyrgyz Republic reached 5.3 million in 2025, a 45.2% increase from the previous year, as the sector recorded growth in revenue, business ...
News Kyrgyzstan » Tourism: Kyrgyzstan: A prime destination for nature tourism, mountain adventures and nomadic hospitality
Nature tourism is normally a reliable way to escape the crowds, but in many European hotspots, even that doesn’t always work anymore. Some places have had to cap visitor numbers and increase fees for ...
News Kyrgyzstan » Tourism: Kyrgyzstan Tourism Surges Past $1 Billion as Global Travelers Seek Untouched Destinations
Kyrgyzstan’s tourism industry is gaining momentum, with revenues surpassing $1 billion in 2025. Once a largely regional destination, the country is attracting international travelers drawn to its ...
News Kyrgyzstan » Tourism: Kyrgyzstan tourism rebounds this summer
Tourists at a Lake Issyk-Kul beach watch a camel pass on July 15. This year’s tourist season has been quite successful in Kyrgyzstan, officials and business owners say. [Alisher Karimov] Tourists at a ...
News Kyrgyzstan » Tourism: Kyrgyzstan: Political Instability, Sagging Infrastructure Hamper Tourism
With its natural beauty and rich historic and cultural legacy, Kyrgyzstan could cite tourism as one of its most promising areas for industry growth. But the Kyrgyz leadership's "hands-off" approach ...
News Kyrgyzstan » Tourism: Kyrgyzstan Tops Destinations for Uzbek Citizens in 2026
Nearly 5.9 million Uzbek citizens travelled abroad for tourism in January–September 2026, with Kyrgyzstan attracting the largest number of visitors.
News Kyrgyzstan » Tourism: Kyrgyzstan proposes joint tourism routes with Central Asia, Azerbaijan
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov has proposed developing joint tourism routes linking the countries of Central Asia and Azerbaijan.
News Kyrgyzstan » Tourism: Kyrgyzstan: Tourism Waits For Its Moment To Shine
Bishkek, 4 October 2005 (RFE/RL) -- Sonya Umetalieva was not especially happy about the March revolution that brought down the government of Kyrgyz President Askar Akaev. She knew it would mean fewer ...
News Kyrgyzstan » Tourism: Kyrgyzstan and Austria discuss tourism sector workforce training
Minister of Education of Kyrgyzstan Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva met with representatives of the Austrian Agency for Economic Cooperation and Development.