Tourism needs to become priority area in Zhetysu region – Tokayev
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev got familiarized with the work ongoing to develop Zhetysu region’s tourism in Kerbulakskiy district, Kazinform News Agency cites Akorda.
According to deputy governor of Zhetysu region Rustam Ali, the region has observed growth in the main indicators in the tourism sector. In the past three years, the number of tourists visiting the region has doubled and the volume of services in the sphere has risen to KZT16bn.
A number of infrastructure projects is under implementation to give impetus to the development of the sector in the region.
During the visit, the Kazakh Head of State pointed out the importance of active provision and improvement of engineering and communal networks of tourist and recreational zones as well as increase the region’s tourist potential.
Tourism needs to become a priority area of the region’s economy. Large numbers of tourists are to positively contribute to the development of the region. The region’s potential in the tourism sphere is huge, said the Kazakh President.