At the Government meeting chaired by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, issues of development and digitization of the tourism industry were considered, Primeminister.kz reports. In turn, a number of regional governors, head of Rioneer family resort Murat Karatai, producer of "Astana Concert" company Malik Khasenov made a report.

According to the results of 2024, the number of domestic tourists amounted to 10.5 million people, which is 900 thousand people more than in 2023. In general, according to the data of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, more than 15 million foreign guests came to our country.

The Prime Minister noted that the tourism sector has significant potential and tourism should become a sector that will give a new impetus to the growth of the country's economy. Mountain cluster development is actively underway in Almaty city and Almaty region. East Kazakhstan is a suitable region for the development of skiing and natural tourism. In the Shchuchinsk-Burabay resort area, it is planned to carry out large-scale modernization works that will allow the creation of year-round tourist facilities, the development of ecological and sports tourism. Construction projects of a five-star hotel and a theme park have been implemented in the area of ​​"Warm Beach" near Aktau. An airport will be built in the Kendirli resort area in this region, and a new impetus will be given to the development of tourism. At the same time, appropriate work is underway to give farmers the right to engage in agrotourism. The government provides maximum support to investors and is always ready to solve the problems that arise," noted Olzhas Bektenov.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe-shalkar-shalkar/press/news/details/972711?lang=kk