In the first
half of 2024, the volume of investments in Kazakhstan’s tourism sector increased
twofold, exceeding 390 billion tenge. Currently, over 60
infrastructure projects are underway. As part of government support measures,
projects have been approved for subsidizing part of the costs in inbound
tourism, the construction and reconstruction of tourism facilities, and the
cost of children’s tickets for domestic routes.
«2024 has been declared the Year
of Kazakhstan Tourism in China to promote the country as a key tourist
destination for Chinese citizens. This year the International University of
Tourism and Hospitality in the city of Turkistan graduated its first
specialists. Out of the 460 graduates, 125 are already employed in tourism
enterprises across Kazakhstan,» said Aisara Bissenova, spokesperson for the Kazakh
Ministry of Tourism and Sports.