Tourism and Sports Development: Vice Minister Meets with Karaganda Region Residents
Vice Minister of Tourism and Sports Miras Tulebayev met with residents of the Karaganda Region to discuss grassroots sports development, infrastructure, investment, and tourism growth.
On October 6, Vice Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan Miras Tulebayev held a meeting with residents of the Karaganda Region at the House of Friendship of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan in Karaganda. The event brought together specialists in the fields of tourism and sports, athletes, coaches, representatives of local executive authorities, and the tourism community.
The discussion covered pressing issues regarding the development of mass sports, upgrading sports infrastructure, engaging children and youth in sports, supporting national sports types, and efficiently utilizing the region's tourism potential.
"The Karaganda Region possesses significant natural, historical, and cultural potential, along with strong sports traditions. Our task is to use these opportunities effectively, create conditions for residents to practice sports and enjoy quality recreation, and attract new investments into tourism," Miras Tulebayev noted.
Key Figures and Results:
Investments: Over 8 months, 15.5 billion tenge in investments were channeled into the tourism sector, showing a 10% growth.
Tourist Inflow: In the first half of the year, regional accommodation facilities served 181,000 domestic tourists. Foreign visitors reached 9,600, a 17% increase year-on-year.
New Projects: This year, 14 new tourism projects worth 12.7 billion tenge were implemented (including 6 facilities in Balkhash and 4 projects in the Karkaralinsk district). Another 9 projects are planned for launch by the end of the year.
Key Destinations: Over 9 months, Balkhash welcomed around 200,000 tourists (+18%), while the Karkaralinsk National Park received 43,000 visitors (+23%). Engineering infrastructure worth 4.4 billion tenge is currently under construction in the Bugyly recreational zone.
Event Tourism: The BalkhashTourFest festival gathered a record 75,000 guests, and the BaiQymyz-2026 festival in Karkaraly attracted about 20,000 attendees.
