Today, the Head of State signed the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Amendments and Additions to Certain Legislative Acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan Regarding the Support of the Tourism Industry and Children’s Sports.” The law is aimed at improving conditions for the development of the tourism sector and increasing the effectiveness of state support measures.

Under the new law, the key concepts in tourism legislation have been clarified, including tour guides, excursion leaders, tourist resources, and tourism facilities. The requirement for guides and excursion leaders to operate as individual entrepreneurs has been removed, allowing professionals to work independently of their organizational and legal form.

The law introduces legal regulation for visitor centers, defining their legal status, functions, placement rules, and classification as tourism facilities. These centers will serve as key points for informing tourists about routes, services, and infrastructure, ensuring a unified standard of service for both domestic and foreign visitors.

The law also clarifies state support measures for tourism infrastructure. It provides for reimbursement of part of the costs for entrepreneurs involved in the construction and reconstruction of visitor centers, roadside service facilities, tourist accommodations, the purchase of equipment for ski resorts, and tourist transport.

Support measures for tour operators are included, such as cost subsidies and the acceleration of tourist buses’ passage through state border checkpoints. Additionally, children’s visits to national parks will be free of charge.

A five-year monitoring system has been introduced to ensure the targeted use of supported facilities, along with oversight of sanitary and hygiene facilities at tourist sites.

The set of changes is aimed at establishing a sustainable foundation for the development of domestic and inbound tourism, increasing the sector’s investment attractiveness, and attracting qualified professionals. The law also consolidates the authority of state bodies to define priority tourist territories and coordinate visitor centers with organizations established to support the industry.

The adopted measures create conditions for the development of infrastructure, improvement of tourism service quality, and strengthening Kazakhstan’s position as a safe and attractive travel destination.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-tourism/press/news/details/1183182?lang=kk