OREANDA-NEWS. April 29, 2009. The white-marble capital of Turkmenistan – Ashgabat hosts the large –scale international forum initiated by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. Today the Tourism and Sport in the Epoch of New Revival international exhibition and the Turkmenistan and Foreign Tourists international scientific conference bringing together the participants presenting the foreign tourism companies and sports firms from dozens of the countries worldwide has opened at the Exhibition Centre in Ahsgabat. The organizers of the forum are the State Committee for Sport and Tourism, the Committee for Avaza national tourism zone, the Miras National Cultural Centre and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

In Turkmenistan such an international exhibition reflecting the goals of the large-scale reforms implemented in tourism and sports sector at a new stage of national development is held for the first time. Its major goals are to demonstrate Turkmenistan’s profound tourism potential and most promising trends in implementation of this potential.

Turkmenistan is famous worldwide as the homeland to the early civilizations that handed down the rich cultural heritage and traditions. Even in ancient time travelers admired the beauty of Turkmen nature, riches of the Turkmen land and, of course, unique culture of the Turkmen people. Today all of this makes are the profound tourism potential of the country. The exhibition provides the information about the popular tourist routes across the natural sites and world-renowned historical and cultural monuments of Turkmenistan to the visitors, first of all potential foreign partners. The exposition includes various guide-books, special magazines, stands and banners depicting the routes, the models of the sites of ancient settlements, the pictures created by the famous artists and other exhibits. Specially delivered from the Dinosaurs’ Plateau in Lebap Velayat a footprint left by the giant pre-historical dinosaurs will be a surprise for most foreign guests.

In Turkmenistan primary significance is attached to development of sports along with tourism industry. The achievements in this sector are showcased by numerous medals, cups, diplomas won by the Turkmen sportsmen at the international tournaments in Asia and on the planet.

The Turkmenistan and Foreign Tourists international scientific conference will be held in the framework of the international exhibition. During three days conference participants will discuss the major trends in development and perspectives of the progress of this sector.