Tourist cashback: how Kazakhstan can take advantage of this bonus

When it comes to the development of domestic tourism, Kazakhstanis, as a rule, compare holidays abroad with holidays in local destinations, and often prefer holidays abroad. Why are there differences in prices and quality of services provided, and what measures are being taken to develop tourism.

- “We have a limited tourist period. In the same Zerenda, relatively speaking, in our small destinations in Bayanaul, Karkaraly, the holiday season is only 3, 4 months. Unfortunately, in order to recoup our investments, the price is overpriced. But we are taking a number of measures , starting from Kids Go Free,” commented Minister of Tourism and Sports Ermek Marzhikpayev.

Acting Chairman of the Tourism Industry Committee Nurtas Karipbaev explained that prices are influenced by many factors. First of all, this is pricing.

- “We can say that this is a market economy. The state cannot influence prices. But the Ministry is taking several measures. We launched the Kids Go Free program last year. The flight for children is completely free. If, as part of a tour, a family purchases a tour package, for example, in Alakol or Turkestan region, the state completely refunds the cost of the ticket. If last year 1,500 children took advantage of this program worth about 80 million tenge, then this year about 2 thousand children took advantage of this program worth 100 million tenge. There is understanding and support from deputy corps. We propose to introduce tourist cashback up to 20% of the tour cost. If a tourist stays at a hotel for one day, then 5% is reimbursed. If two days, then 10%, if three days - 15%, four days or more - then The state reimburses 20% in the low season from September to November and from February to April. In addition, last year we introduced state support measures - reimbursement to hotels up to 10%. If an entrepreneur builds a hotel, he can claim compensation," Nurtas Karipbaev noted.

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