IN THE TURKESTAN REGION, WHERE THERE ARE ABOUT 2 THOUSAND HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL MONUMENTS, TOURISM IS DEVELOPING IN 3 DIRECTIONS

Mayor of Turkestan region Umirzak Shukeyev took part in an off-site briefing organized by the Central Communications Service under the President at the special site of the library "Farab" in the regional center. Answering the question of journalists, the governor of the region elaborated on the ongoing work on the development of the city of Turkestan in accordance with international standards.

Turkestan region is a region rich in historical and cultural heritage. There are 1,663 historical and cultural monuments on the territory of the region. The tourism sector in the region is developing dynamically in 3 directions. In particular, historical tourism is actively developing in the direction of the cities of Turkestan, Kentau, Otyrar, Ordabasy and Baidibek districts, as well as health tourism in the Saryagash resort, and eco-tourism in the Tulkubas, Tolebi and Kazygurt districts.

In general, in the direction of the construction of accommodation facilities in the region last year, 10 tourist investment projects worth 15.6 billion tenge were implemented, about 500 new jobs were created. For the first time in the history of independent Kazakhstan, an airport was built in the city of Turkestan. The airport "Hazret Sultan" operates flights Almaty-Turkestan, Nursultan-Turkestan, Atyrau-Turkestan, Bishkek-Turkestan in two directions.

In order to increase the need for personnel in the tourism industry of Kazakhstan and the quality of services provided in tourism, the International University of Tourism and Hospitality was opened. As a result, graduates receive two international diplomas. This will allow them to work freely in their specialty anywhere in the world.

In addition, the multifunctional tourist complex "Karavan Saray" was launched on the territory of the historical center of Turkestan at the expense of private investments. More than 300 jobs have been created, and the project makes a significant contribution to the development of the region's economy.