AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNew Direct Air Link: Astana and Shanghai are set to launch direct flights this autumn, starting with three services per week and aiming to grow to daily, with China Eastern Airlines citing strong commercial interest—good news for Kazakhstan tourism and business travel. Road Upgrade for Travelers: Work has begun to expand a busy Almaty–Bishkek highway section to eight lanes (km 19–27), expected to boost capacity and safety, but drivers should expect delays. Caspian Pipeline Disruption: The Caspian Pipeline Consortium says exports were briefly suspended after drone strikes hit tankers at its Black Sea terminal, with Kazakhstan condemning attacks on civilian infrastructure. Film Tourism Boost: Jackie Chan’s new movie “Armour of God: Ultimatum” has started filming in Kazakhstan’s Mangystau region, spotlighting local landscapes and potentially drawing more visitors. Regional Tourism Demand: Kazakhstan is among Georgia’s top Central Asian source markets, with 66,500 visitors in Jan–Jun 2026, while Armenia ranks third overall for visits to Georgia. Travel Tech: AI-native planner 30 Sundays raised $6.7m to expand into new destinations including Kazakhstan, signaling more tech-driven holiday planning.
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