“According to the results of 9 months of 2024, there is an increase in the main indicators of the tourism industry. The number of domestic tourists staying in hotels amounted to about 6 million people, an increase of 600 thousand compared to the same period in 2023. The number of domestic tourists is expected to reach 10.5 million people by the end of 2024. In total, not counting those who came for work or permanent residence, 15.3 million foreign guests came to the country for various tourist purposes. Of these, 10.4 million people spent more than 1 day with us, we consider them as foreign tourists.”
“The number of accommodation places reached 4,315, with a single capacity of more than 226 thousand beds. The total income of accommodation facilities, including hotels and recreation centers, amounted to 224 billion tenge.

According to the results of 2024, an increase in the volume of investments in the tourism sector was recorded by 20.7% compared to 2023, which amounted to 947.5 billion tenge in absolute terms. 538 thousand people are employed in the tourism sector, which is 7% more than in the same period last year.
"Attracting foreign tourists plays a key role in the development of the economy. Foreign tourists spent more than 1.2 trillion tenge on the territory of the country in 2024, which is a good contribution to the economy. The number of foreign visitors in the first 9 months of 2024 amounted to 968 thousand people.

A significant increase in the number of incoming tourists was recorded in Almaty (+146%), Kyzylorda (+101%) and Zhetysu (+62.1%) regions. In terms of regional distribution of foreign tourists, some regions have negative dynamics compared to the previous year.
"Attracting foreign tourists plays a key role in economic development. Foreign tourists spent more than 1.2 trillion tenge on the territory of the country in 2024, which is a good contribution to the economy. In the first 9 months of 2024, the number of foreign visitors amounted to 968 thousand people.

A significant increase in the number of incoming tourists was recorded in Almaty (+146%), Kyzylorda (+101%) and Zhetysu (+62.1%) regions. In terms of regional distribution of foreign tourists, some regions have negative dynamics compared to the previous year."
"According to the results of 2024, there is a positive momentum in investments in fixed assets in the tourism sector. As mentioned above, the volume of investments amounted to 947.5 billion tenge. There is also an increase in investment attraction in 15 regions.

The largest growth was recorded in the West Kazakhstan region - 196.2%, in the Ulytau region - 84.2%, in the Kyzylorda region - 63%. 5 regions show negative growth rates compared to the same period last year. In addition, the planned indicator for 2024 was not reached in 9 regions.
"Since last year, the Travel Map interactive platform has been operating in Kazakhstan to develop tourism. It monitors the implementation of infrastructure and investment projects by region.

Starting this year, the ministry plans to start forming a rating of akimats based on this platform. In order to conduct a high-quality rating, regions are recommended to systematically publish relevant and analytical materials."
"In 2025, the ministry will continue to implement strategic initiatives aimed at developing the tourism industry.

First. It is planned to introduce amendments to the law on the industry. Akimats will be given the right to build tourist infrastructure outside settlements, including in national parks. A separate budget program will be created to finance infrastructure facilities.

Second. The main direction is to approve and implement comprehensive plans for the development of three priority destinations: the Shchuchye-Burabay resort area, the Mangistau resort area, and the Almaty mountain cluster.

Third. This year, we will complete an inventory of tourist infrastructure across the country. Based on the results, a list of priority infrastructure projects and a schedule for their implementation will be updated based on budgetary opportunities.

Fourth. In order to further develop ecotourism, a concept for the development of tourist infrastructure in national parks will be developed.

Fifth. In order to support small and medium-sized businesses in the tourism sector, it is planned to develop a simplified lending mechanism that will allow local communities to develop tourist products and services.

Sixth. In order to diversify tourism products, measures will be developed to develop thematic areas such as medical, health and resort, children's and youth, and astrophysical tourism."

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/928779