Rahmon wants to turn GBAO into a major tourism hub. What needs to change?

Tourist arrivals in Tajikistan’s Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) are increasing, but poor service, difficult access to attractions, unreliable internet connectivity, limited digital services, insufficient international promotion, a lack of investment and a shortage of qualified guides continue to hamper the industry’s development.

President Emomali Rahmon highlighted these challenges during his visit to…