Autumn scenery of Issyk gorge and Issyk lake in Kazakhstan

An aerial photo taken on Oct. 4, 2025 shows the autumn scenery of the Issyk gorge in Almaty Region, Kazakhstan. The Issyk gorge and Issyk lake, located in Almaty Region, Kazakhstan, are famous tourist destinations. The beautiful lake, majestic...

Scottish Bagpiper Marks Kazakhstan as 116th Country in Global Journey

ASTANA – Kazakhstan became the 116th country for Ross Jennings, a Scottish traveler and musician on a mission to play the bagpipes in every nation. Dressed in a traditional kilt, he performed the Kazakh folk song “Dedimai au” in Astana, where...

When a ‘fellow traveller’ went to space

We’ve lived through a pandemic, surviving to tell a tale. Ask anyone now, or even decades later, what they remember of the year 2020, and the first thing that would come to their minds, regardless of where they hail from, would be the COVID-19...

Russia Used Weapons Manufactured for Kazakhstan and Egypt Against Ukraine

At the outset of the Russian invasion, Russian forces were supplied with export defensive systems for fighter aircraft and scarce 1,500-kilogram bombs that had been intended for Kazakhstan and Egypt. The Black Mirror hacker group published...

First charter flight from Russia marks start of Goa’s peak tourism season

Goa welcomed the first international charter flight of the year-end tourism season as a service from Novosibirsk, Russia, landed at Manohar International Airport, Mopa, today. The arrival underscores growing demand for Goa as a global leisure...

Kazakhstan Supports OPEC+ Oil Production Hikes

Kazakhstan backs the OPEC+ group’s decision to reverse part of the production cuts, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said on Friday. “The president has emphasized Kazakhstan's support for the decision by OPEC+ to gradually increase oil...

China’s Golden Week 2025 sees Japan top list as Chinese travellers flock abroad

According to Airbnb China, the ten most-searched overseas destinations for Golden Week 2025 are: Japan, Italy, France, Spain, New Zealand, South Korea, Indonesia, Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Japan remains the clear...

Thailand power up campaign aims to boost premium MICE travel and luxury events

TAT and TCEB launch a joint initiative supporting international meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions, targeting 65,000 travelers and $132 million in revenue while showcasing Thailand as a luxury MICE destination. BANGKOK, Thailand –...

Kazakhstan Marks Decade of Foreign Media Awards Honoring Global Voices

ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted an award ceremony in Astana on Oct. 2 to mark the 10th anniversary of the Kazakhstan Through the Eyes of Foreign Media contest. The competition recognized international journalists whose...

Air Astana Expands Flight Network for Autumn 2025

ALMATY – Air Astana has announced a major expansion of its route network for autumn with a mix of resumed services and increased frequencies to popular destinations in the Middle East and Asia. Photo credit: Air Astana From September, the airline...

SCAT Airlines Launches Direct Flights Between Kazakhstan and Latvia in 2026

ALMATY – SCAT Airlines will launch a direct passenger route between Kazakhstan and Latvia in spring 2026. It was announced on Oct. 2 Kazakhstan-Latvia business forum on new opportunities for cooperation in Almaty. Photo credit: Kazakh Ministry of...

First Kazakh Woman Heads to Space with Blue Origin

Kazakh entrepreneur Danna Karagussova is set to make history as the first woman from Kazakhstan to travel into space. She will join Blue Origin’s upcoming New Shepard NS-36 mission, marking both a personal milestone and a significant event for her...

Could Almaty’s Contemporary Art Museum Mark a New Era for Kazakhstan?

The opening of the Almaty Museum may signal a turning point for Kazakhstan’s cultural ambitions. Photo: Alexey Poptsov Like dervishes, dancers turned in circles in their white and rainbow kimonos in the hall of the Almaty Museum of Arts during a...

Kazakhstan, Germany Extend Business Partnership Program Through 2028

ASTANA — Kazakhstan and Germany have signed a joint agreement extending the Partnering in Business with Germany program for 2026–2028. The signing, held on Sept. 30 in Astana during the Extended Conference on cooperation projects, marks a new...

Chongqing becomes a popular tourist destination for international travellers

Foreign travellers complete the Arrival Card at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport in southwest China's Chongqing, Oct. 1, 2025. China is becoming a more popular tourist destination thanks to its various policies that improve the entry and...

As tourist season begins, Goa battles challenges and social media ‘perception’

The first charter flight from Novosibirsk, Russia landed in Goa in the early hours of Thursday (October 2), marking the beginning of the tourist season in the coastal state.The stakeholders of the tourism industry, singed by a barrage of criticism...

Bizarre travel: Whistling is a cultural taboo in this visa-free country

When you think of Kazakhstan, what comes to mind is often its sweeping steppes, rich nomadic traditions, and unique blend of Central Asian and Soviet-era influences. Let’s go out on a limb and say that one might even feel a little peppy and...

2026 Travel Trends: Underrated Destinations Yet to Be Crowded by Tourists

As 2026 draws near, more travellers in Singapore are starting to dream up fresh adventures and scroll through feeds for inspiration. Instead of returning to the same beach or city views, they’re craving destinations that promise fresh experiences...

UN Tourism, Almaty highlight Kazakh women in tourism

Women’s empowerment is being placed at the heart of tourism development through a new collaboration between UN Tourism and the Almaty Tourism Bureau. Kazakh women have historically played a strong role in society, from Nomadic times to the 21st...

Kazakhstani citizens will be able to travel to Armenia using only ID cards

Astana. October 2. KazTAG – The Senate of Kazakhstan ratified an agreement with Armenia on travel arrangements, which allows Kazakhstanis to visit Armenia using only their ID cards. “You can stay in Armenia for 90 days with our ID card. The only...