https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/kazakhstan/ Kazakhstan News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:53:18+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flydubai-expands-its-network-in-kazakhstan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flydubai-expands-its-network-in-kazakhstan/ The Dubai-based airline will start flights to Shymkent with a twice-weekly service from 28 February Mon, 16 Jan 2023 09:01:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-the-national-carrier-of-kazakhstan-has-partnered-with-worldticke/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-astana-the-national-carrier-of-kazakhstan-has-partnered-with-worldticke/ Air Astana, the national carrier of Kazakhstan, has partnered with WorldTicket to increase its international coverage into over 190 markets. WorldTicket (W2) is a travel distribution technology company that helps airlines efficiently grow their global sales reach Wed, 12 Oct 2022 06:51:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kazakhstan-sees-increased-interest-in-domestic-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kazakhstan-sees-increased-interest-in-domestic-travel/ Kazakhstan is observing an increase in domestic tourism demand in recent years primarily influenced by the pandemic-related restrictions, reported the press service of the Prime Minister. Tue, 30 Aug 2022 06:55:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-touches-down-in-almaty-kazakhstan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-touches-down-in-almaty-kazakhstan/ Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight from Doha to Almaty in Kazakhstan has landed at Almaty International Airport, marking the launch of the airline’s newest gateway in central Asia. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 08:21:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kazakhstan-leadership-drops-in-to-expo-2020-dubai/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kazakhstan-leadership-drops-in-to-expo-2020-dubai/ Kazakhstan prime minister, Askar Mamin, has visited his country’s pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai as part of an official visit to the United Arab Emirates. Tue, 12 Oct 2021 01:09:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-to-launch-almaty-flights-in-november/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-to-launch-almaty-flights-in-november/ This service will enable passengers flying to and from Almaty to enjoy seamless connectivity to over 140 destinations, via Hamad International Airport in Doha. Fri, 24 Sep 2021 03:36:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rixos-water-world-aktau-hotel-opens-in-kazakhstan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rixos-water-world-aktau-hotel-opens-in-kazakhstan/ With 500-rooms, the property sits on its own 420-meter-long beach, offering some 500 square metres of promenade pier and a sunbathing area. Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:16:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bek-air-crash-kills-15-in-kazakhstan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bek-air-crash-kills-15-in-kazakhstan/ A Fokker 100 operated by Bek Air has crashed in Kazakhstan with the loss of at least 12 lives. The aircraft went down into a building shortly after take-off from Almaty airport early on Friday morning. Fri, 27 Dec 2019 09:24:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kazakhstan-to-host-pata-travel-mart-2019/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kazakhstan-to-host-pata-travel-mart-2019/ The event will be hosted by the ministry of culture and sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Kazakh Tourism National Company. Tue, 06 Nov 2018 07:29:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-launches-new-flights-to-almaty-kazakhstan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbaltic-launches-new-flights-to-almaty-kazakhstan/ airBaltic has launched a new route from Riga International Airport to Almaty in Kazakhstan. The new service offers convenient travel between the two cities, and beyond to destinations in the Baltics, Scandinavia, Russia, and the CIS. Tue, 01 May 2018 07:51:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unwto-secretary-general-pololikashvili-visits-kazakhstan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unwto-secretary-general-pololikashvili-visits-kazakhstan/ The secretary general of the World Tourism Organisation, Zurab Pololikashvili, has paid an official visit to Kazakhstan where he discussed with national authorities the Kazakh Tourism Strategy 2030. Thu, 29 Mar 2018 09:24:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/watg-reveals-designs-for-st.-regis-astana/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/watg-reveals-designs-for-st.-regis-astana/ WATG, the world’s leading hospitality design firm, and Wimberly Interiors, a design studio of WATG, have revealed the design of the St. Regis Astana, inspired by Kazakhstan’s mythology and traditions. The hotel marks the first entry of the St. Regis brand in Kazakhstan, bringing a new height of luxury to the historical crossroads of human civilisation. Thu, 11 Jan 2018 09:33:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-erbol-shormanov-deputy-chairman-national-com/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-erbol-shormanov-deputy-chairman-national-com/ Taking place from June to September this year, Astana Expo 2017 was an attempt by Kazakhstan president Nursultan Nazarbayev to bolster the international prestige of his country. Here Breaking Travel News talks with Astana Expo 2017 vice chairman, Yerbol Shormanov, to see if the Expo lived up to expectations. Mon, 18 Dec 2017 07:57:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-expo-2017-astana/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-expo-2017-astana/ Expo 2017 is underway in Astana, capital of the central Asian republic of Kazakhstan. As part of a tour of the country with flag-carrier Air Astana, Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole here visits the show and assesses its impact on tourism in this fast developing destination. Thu, 29 Jun 2017 10:53:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-air-astana/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-air-astana/ With Kazakhstan seeking to build its global profile with the hosting of Expo 2017, national flag-carrier Air Astana is taking its chance in the spotlight. Here Breaking Travel News examines the growing airline and asks if a bright future may be just around the corner. Wed, 28 Jun 2017 16:12:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/expo-2017-opens-in-kazakhstan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/expo-2017-opens-in-kazakhstan/ Nursultan Äbishulliy Nazarbayev, president of the Republic of Kazakhstan, has officially opened Expo 2017. With five million visitors expected to visit the site over the coming months, the Expo will be one of the biggest tourism events on earth. Sun, 11 Jun 2017 08:02:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kazakhstan-president-nazarbayev-opens-expo-2017-in-astana/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kazakhstan-president-nazarbayev-opens-expo-2017-in-astana/ Nursultan Äbishulliy Nazarbayev, president of the Republic of Kazakhstan, has officially opened Expo 2017. The main theme of the event is Energy of the Future. Sun, 11 Jun 2017 07:55:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uae-delegate-visit-astana-as-expo-2020-preparations-continue/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uae-delegate-visit-astana-as-expo-2020-preparations-continue/ Shaikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman of Emirates Airline, and United Arab Emirates minister of state, Sultan Bin Ahmad Al Jaber, have attended the opening of Astana Expo 2017. Sun, 11 Jun 2017 06:23:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-ritz-carlton-astana-takes-brand-into-kazakhstan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-ritz-carlton-astana-takes-brand-into-kazakhstan/ The Ritz-Carlton has opened the doors of its first hotel in the capital of Kazakhstan. With the capital city an emerging destination for business and leisure travellers, The Ritz-Carlton, Astana elevates the local hospitality landscape with exceptional service, elegant accommodations, and commitment to creating memorable experiences. Wed, 07 Jun 2017 11:07:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kazakhstan-steps-into-international-spotlight-with-two-mega-events/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kazakhstan-steps-into-international-spotlight-with-two-mega-events/ The 28th Worldwide Winter Universiade, this year to be hosted in Almaty, and the Expo 2017 Future Energy exhibition in Astana are presenting Kazakhstan to the world as a new and exciting tourist destination in Asia. Tue, 31 Jan 2017 08:52:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/latest-countries-added-to-expo-2017-exhibitor-list/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/latest-countries-added-to-expo-2017-exhibitor-list/ More than 100 countries have already confirmed their participation in Expo 2017. Ukraine, South Africa, the Dominican Republic and the Republic of Colombia have been added to the list of participating countries that will show their achievements in renewable power generation at the event in Astana, Kazakhstan. Thu, 15 Sep 2016 13:50:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/italian-tourist-bergo-begins-astana-expo-2017-promotions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/italian-tourist-bergo-begins-astana-expo-2017-promotions/ Daniele Bergo, the millionth visitor to the Kazakhstani national pavilion at the World Expo 2015 in Milan, is arriving in Kazakhstan. The Italian IT-consultant, who was awarded a certificate for a trip to Kazakhstan, will spend nine days visiting the most spectacular sites in the north, west and south of Kazakhstan. Wed, 22 Jun 2016 08:57:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kazakhstan-lowers-visa-barriers-ahead-of-expo-2017-in-astana/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kazakhstan-lowers-visa-barriers-ahead-of-expo-2017-in-astana/ Kazakhstan has confirmed it will establish a visa-free regime for citizens of ten countries, including the United Kingdom, United States, Germany and France. Kazakh president Nursultan Nazarbayev made the announcement during a speech to the Foreign Investors’ Council at the Borovoye Lake resort. Mon, 16 Jun 2014 12:25:03 +0000