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Dushanbe, Tajikistan, hosted a one-day travel journalism seminar on June 6 this year on the topic “Travel Journalism: Specifics of Direction and Prospects for Development".

The event was held within the framework of the USAID Future Growth Initiative Project and was intended for second-year journalism students.

The seminar, attended by 27 students, discussed key aspects and prospects of travel journalism development. The participants were provided with training material, presentations and handouts that helped them better understand the specifics of this area of journalism.

Topics covered at the seminar included:
- Introduction to travel journalism: Basics and history of travel journalism, its role and importance in the modern world.
- How to write interesting travel stories: Techniques and techniques for writing exciting travel stories.
- Structure of a travel story: How to structure an article to make it entertaining and informative.
- Using literary techniques: Application of literary techniques to create vivid and memorable descriptions.
- Practical tips: Advice on gathering material, working with sources, and interviewing.
- How to Take Beautiful Photographs: The basics of photography and tips for improving the quality of photographs.
- How to promote your work: Strategies for promoting your articles and photos on the Internet and social networks.
- Practical tasks: Participants had the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained in practice.

The event was implemented by the Association of Private Tourism Agencies of Uzbekistan (APTA) together with the Tajik Association of Community Based Tourism (TACBT).

During the seminar it was also announced the launch of a contest for the best article and video on travel journalism. This contest provides an opportunity for all travel and writing enthusiasts to showcase their skills and craftsmanship.

In addition, a meeting with the participants of the volunteer camp was held in the State Natural Reserve “Romit”, where the contest and the Project were also presented.

The outcomes of the events were applications of young people for further participation in the competition program.

The training seminar was an important event for the students, providing them not only with knowledge and skills, but also with inspiration for future creative projects in the field of travel journalism.