Intrepid Travel has announced the expansion of its destination management network with a new office in Uzbekistan, scheduled to open later this year. This move reinforces Intrepid Travel’s Central Asia network as demand grows, with bookings to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan up 70 percent year-on-year in 2025.

The Tashkent-based office will operate as a Destination Management Company (DMC), led by a country general manager and supported by a small operational team and regional trip leaders. The new office will facilitate locally managed trips and community-connected experiences across the region. It will be Intrepid’s 32nd office worldwide and reflects the company’s 2030 strategy to scale locally managed DMCs and offer community-connected experiences.

Natalie Kidd, Intrepid Travel’s managing director for Asia, stated:

“This is a natural next step in our strategy to grow where we’re seeing momentum and to support that growth with strong local teams. Central Asia is an exciting region for Intrepid, and having our own DMC in Uzbekistan means we can better support our leaders, partners, and travellers on the ground.”

Ashish Verma, the regional general manager for North and South Asia, added:

“Uzbekistan has seen a huge surge in interest, with its rich culture, welcoming communities, and incredible landscapes. We’ve had strong relationships with partners here for many years, and we’re excited to build on that foundation with a dedicated local team.”

Intrepid recently launched two new trips in the region: the 10-day ‘Kyrgyzstan: Trekking the Tien Shan Trails’ itinerary and the 16-day ‘Highlights of Central Asia’ journey, which travels by train through Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan.