Sophie Ibbotson

Sophie Ibbotson is a Central Asia specialist who has worked in the region since 2008 as a consultant to national governments and the World Bank. She is the author of six books, including guides to Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, and is the Chairman of the Royal Society for Asian Affairs.

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Uzbekistan’s Tourism Villages

Uzbekistan’s tourism village scheme is highlighting best practice in community-based tourism by supporting the rural tourism industry, with one village, Sentob, winning the 2023 UNWTO award for Best Tourism Village.

19 October 2023

Central Asia, Stories