{"id":3098,"date":"2024-05-12T10:19:32","date_gmt":"2024-05-12T10:19:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/?p=3098"},"modified":"2024-05-12T10:20:56","modified_gmt":"2024-05-12T10:20:56","slug":"sabah-to-entice-tourists-from-central-asia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/?p=3098","title":{"rendered":"Sabah to entice tourists from Central Asia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"3096\" src=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/fb_img_1715508957765577849440125728370-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/fb_img_1715508957765577849440125728370-1024x768.jpg 1024w, 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attractions promoted were Island, beach and river attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"MsoNormal wp-block-paragraph\">Uzbekistan, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant history, has explored fresh holiday destinations beyond its traditional favorites like Turkey, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"3097\" src=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/fb_img_17155089233326028837945917581374-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/fb_img_17155089233326028837945917581374-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/fb_img_17155089233326028837945917581374-300x225.jpg 300w, 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cross-promotion, aiming to enhance the visibility of Sabah as a preferred destination among Uzbekistan travellers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"MsoNormal wp-block-paragraph\">This roadshow marks a significant milestone in Sabah&#8217;s tourism initiatives, building upon the foundation laid during Datuk Joniston Bangkui\u2019s who is Sabah\u2019s Assistant Minister of Tourism Culture and Environment and Sabah Tourism Board\u2019s visit to Uzbekistan in October of last year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"MsoNormal wp-block-paragraph\">The fruitful discussions and interactions during the roadshow paved the way for exciting collaborations and partnerships between Sabah and Uzbekistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"MsoNormal wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, Exclusive Travel, an Uzbekistan-based travel wholesaler partnering with Fun Holiday and Batik Air, is exploring the idea of introducing chartered flights, offering Uzbekistan tourists a new winter getaway to explore the natural wonders and cultural 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