Mangistau region sees 20% increase in tourist arrivals

367,000 tourists arrived in Mangistau region in the first half of 2024, according to Governor Nurdaulet Kilybay who said it at a press conference in the Central Communications Service today, Kazinform News Agency reports.

“In line with the President’s tasks, we have compiled a comprehensive plan for the development of the region’s tourism industry. For example, in the first half of 2024, 367,000 tourists arrived  [in Mangistau region - edit] from abroad and regions of our country, who were provided with services worth 15.2 billion tenge. Growth is estimated at 20% compared to the last year. We plan to implement 11 projects in the territory of Aktau’s "warm beach" to the amount of 100 billion tenge. This year, we have implemented 3 projects worth 8.3 billion tenge,” he said.

The governor reported also about elaboration of a master plan for the Kendirli resort area development. In his words, it is important to complement coastal and ecotourism with entertainment tourism to boost the resort area’s overall development.

Earlier, Kazinform reported that Mangistau region is set to revive deep-sea fishery