AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAir Connectivity Boost: FlyOne Armenia launched Yerevan–Almaty flights (twice weekly), and Uzbekistan’s Centrum Air plans the first regular Tashkent–Kostanay–Tashkent service from June 13—good news for business and tourism links. More New Routes: FlyArystan will start Urgench–Almaty on Sept 3, 2026, positioning Almaty as a gateway for Khiva visitors. Regional Travel Push: Kyrgyzstan and the UAE are working on a Sharjah–Issyk-Kul (Tamchy) direct flight for summer 2026, with talks also underway for Sharjah–Karakol in winter. Tourism Branding in Almaty: Almaty is partnering with Gault&Millau to rate 150 restaurants and feature 25 hotels, aiming to pull in international food travelers. Travel Safety Note: Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry advised citizens not to travel to Iran due to ongoing security concerns. Culture & Tourism Interest: A Kazakh documentary filmmaker, Zhanana Kurmasheva, discusses her Semipalatinsk nuclear test site film and rising interest in tours to the area. Security Update: The NSC reported 13 convictions for terrorism and extremism in April–May 2026, including cases tied to online calls to travel to conflict zones.
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