Within the framework of the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), which is taking place in Baku, Kazakhstan announced the launch of the country's first "green" resort. The project, located in the picturesque Akkol district of Akmola region, aims to create a sustainable tourism infrastructure that meets international environmental standards.
One of the first stages of the ambitious project was the launch of the Wyndham Residences Aqkol hotel, which opened its doors to guests in 2023. This is not just a hotel, but an object that takes into account the highest standards of environmental sustainability. During its construction, "green" design and passive construction methods were used, including energy-saving technologies and a water filtration system, which significantly reduces energy consumption and minimizes environmental impact.
In addition, the resort actively supports the local economy by purchasing products from farmers in the region, which helps reduce carbon dioxide emissions by reducing transportation costs. This approach also helps to stimulate the growth of small and medium-sized businesses in the area, providing additional income and jobs for local residents.
The Wyndham Residences Aqkol Hotel is already participating in the UN Global Initiative for Sustainable Development, which underlines the importance of the project in the international arena. But this is just the beginning: as part of the next stage of the project, a complete transition to renewable energy sources is planned, which will make the resort completely environmentally friendly and reduce its carbon footprint.
In addition, the next phase of the project is focused on creating new jobs in the village and actively involving the local population in the development of the resort. This will significantly improve the standard of living in the region and ensure a constant workflow throughout the year, which in turn will lead to an increase in the quality of service.
One of the most important aspects of the project is the innovative investment model proposed by the company "TӦRE", which acts as the developer and investor of the resort. Instead of traditional government subsidies, the project assumes a model in which the state will provide a refund through tax revenues from the project within 10 years. This approach increases the responsibility of business to the state and ensures more efficient use of budget funds.
"An important feature of our projects is the replacement of traditional sources with alternative infrastructure. We propose to change the paradigm of state support. Instead of subsidies, there is an investment model that not only guarantees a refund, but also stimulates economic growth and creates new jobs," said Yerbolat Zhaksylykov, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the TӦRE company.
The implementation of projects such as the resort in the Akkol district underlines Kazakhstan's desire to become an active player on the world stage in solving climate problems. The creation of an environmentally sustainable infrastructure in tourism is an example of how innovative and environmentally responsible approaches can lead to sustainable development.
In turn, the TӦRE company is confident that this project will not only allow the transition to year-round operation of remote tour facilities, but also significantly improve the quality of service due to the constant recruitment of qualified personnel. This, in turn, will create additional tax revenues and will be an important contribution to the development of the country's tourism industry.
Thus, the implementation of the first "green" resort in Kazakhstan will be an important step towards the development of environmentally friendly tourism and the country's transition to a "green" economy, demonstrating that sustainable and environmentally responsible solutions are possible even in such a resource-intensive sector as tourism.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/883765