Discover Kazakhstan: an Evening with Prominent Kazakhstan Government Representatives of Tourism and Sports
NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ –The Consul General of Kazakhstan hosted Discover Kazakhstan, on Thursday, November 4 at the Waldorf Astoria, 301 Park Avenue, New York, NY at 6:30pm, to provide insights into topics pertaining to travel and tourism in Kazakhstan. The evening included live entertainment from award-winning international performers Tilep, a quartet of Kobyz (a traditional bow instrument), and welcome packages with gifts from the 7th Asian Winter Games 2011.
The Head of the Tourism and Sports Departments of Astana, Nurlan Zhanybek, and Chief Operational Officer of the Organizing Committee of the 7th Asian Winter Games 2011, Serik Kulmurzayev, delivered presentations regarding tourism developments in Kazakhstan and the 7th Asian Winter Games.
With over 4.5 million travelers, the novel attractions in Kazakhstan have helped contribute to an eight percent increase in inbound tourism over the past few years. A country with a reputable industrial foundation, 80 percent of its tourism comes from business-related visits. “Right now, our number one priority is to … transform the reputation of Kazakhstan into the tourism hub of the Central Asian region in 2011,” said Raushan Yesbulatova, the Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in New York.
Kazakhstan has won first place in “Best Stand” in the Asian, Pacific and Australian regions at a recent International Tourism Exchange Berlin exhibition. The government of Kazakhstan allocates large funds to the industry and this year the country has been presented at tourist exhibitions in Beijing, Berlin, London, Madrid, Moscow, Paris, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Kazakhstan has a plethora of adventure and eco-travel activities, as well as numerous popular destinations and hidden gem attractions. Some of these sites include the Singing Dunes, where sand produces organ-like music; the Charyn Canyon on the Charyn River, with unusual rock formations and a unique lunar landscape; Necropolis of Bes-Shatir, also known as the Five Tents, which were a place of worship for ancient Saks; and view the Kazakh Yurt – a portable home used by the ancient nomads and a symbol of their far-reaching homeland.
The current government’s plans to promote the tourism industry include the State Program of Tourism Development in the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2007-2011, developed by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports and approved by Kazakhstan’s President, Nursultan Nazarbayev. Kazakhstan is further preparing to host the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe summit on December 1 and 2, 2010.
From ecological and extreme adventure tourism, to new developments in the country, and government initiatives in the industry, Discover Kazakhstan will provide crucial news, information, and insights into traveling to Kazakhstan and uncovering all its mysteries and wonders.
The Consulate General of Kazakhstan provides numerous quality services to the Kazakhstan community and enhances relations with partners of Kazakhstan in New York.
Astana is the capital of Kazakhstan. Located in the north-central region of Kazakhstan, the city has undergone many new developments and drastic modern architectural changes.
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