Kazakhstan wants to grow tourism’s output to €10 billion by 2029 and attract 15 million annual visitors. In this episode of East-West Connect we look at the government’s plan to achieve these goals.
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Kazakhstan wants to welcome more tourists and climb the ranks in the World Economic Forum’s Travel and Tourism Development Index.
With plans to draw in 15 million annual visitors and add €3 billion to the sector’s economic output – for a total of €10 billion by 2029 – the government is addressing infrastructure, expanding rail systems, and introducing innovative digital solutions.
A new AI-powered super app will streamline bookings and navigation. Unique destinations like Baikonur Cosmodrome are being developed with glamping sites, hotels, and children’s camps.
A new airport will provide access to Katon Karagay National Park, while improved cross-border rail with onboard border checks is making travel to Central Asia’s top sites more seamless and tourist-friendly.
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