BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 30. Uzbekistan has
awarded more than 10.7 billion soums (around $894,600) in state
subsidies to the newly opened DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in
Tashkent under a government program aimed at expanding the
country's hospitality sector and attracting international hotel
brands.


This was reflected in the statement by the Tourism Committee of
Uzbekistan.


The five-star hotel, which officially opened in April 2026,
received 10.725 billion soums (around $896,656) from the state
budget for its 165 guest rooms under a subsidy program introduced
to encourage the construction of new hotels. The hotel also
received an additional $99,000 in government support for bringing
an international hotel brand to Uzbekistan.


"Government subsidies, incentives and practical support for
investors are important drivers of major international projects.
Such assistance not only encourages investment but also contributes
to increasing the number of internationally branded hotels,
improving service quality and further strengthening the country's
tourism potential," Alexander Bakanov, managing director of
DoubleTree by Hilton, said.


The subsidy was presented during an official ceremony attended
by Tourism Committee officials, representatives of the hospitality
industry and members of the media.


The financial support is provided under Presidential Resolution
No. PP-238, signed on July 27, 2023, which introduced state
subsidies to partially reimburse the costs of constructing and
equipping new hotels.







Under the program, developers of three-star hotels are eligible
for subsidies of 40 million soums (approx. $3,344) per room, while
four- and five-star hotels receive 65 million soums (about $5,434)
per room.


According to the Tourism Committee, DoubleTree by Hilton is one
of 10 five-star hotels currently operating in Uzbekistan and
reflects the country's broader strategy to strengthen tourism
infrastructure through public support and private investment.


Deputy Chairman of the Tourism Committee S.Tadjiyev said
projects combining government subsidies with private investment
help create jobs, improve workforce skills in line with
international hospitality standards and strengthen the
competitiveness of Uzbekistan's tourism industry.


To qualify for the subsidies, hotels must meet several criteria,
including a minimum of 60 rooms for three-star properties and 120
rooms for four- and five-star hotels, have at least five floors, be
newly constructed rather than renovated, and be commissioned by
Dec. 31, 2026. The program is part of Uzbekistan's broader efforts
to increase the number of internationally branded hotels and
enhance the country's appeal as a tourist destination.