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ALMATY – Kazakhstan has improved its standing in the global passport ranking, securing 57th place in the 2026 edition of the Henley Passport Index. According to the latest data, Kazakh citizens can ...
News Kazakhstan » Almaty » Travel: Almaty travel guide: adventure and awe in Kazakhstan
Of all the things I expected to find in Kazakhstan, some 1,691m above sea level, a 7ft ice skate wasn’t one of them. Nor, granted, did I expect to find the rink it was attached to: a veritable ...
News Kazakhstan » Almaty » Travel: Kazakhstan should be on your travel radar
The first time many people, including myself, heard of Kazakhstan was in Borat. Sufficed to say, it wasn't the most flattering portrayal of the country. After initially banning the movie, whose ...
News Kazakhstan » Almaty » Travel: Kazakhstan Targets US Travelers in Search of Authentic, Immersive Experiences
The central Asian country of Kazakhstan is witnessing a significant rise in its international arrivals numbers, welcoming more than 7.5 million travelers in the first half of 2025. In part, that ...
News Kazakhstan » Almaty » Travel: Air Astana to Add More Flights to Shanghai Amid Surging Travel Demand, CEO Says
The increase in Air Astana's flight capacity comes amid a rapid increase in travel between China and Kazakhstan, driven by expanding trade and investment links. The carrier handled more than 250,000 ...
News Kazakhstan » Almaty » Travel: Qatar Airways touches down in Almaty, Kazakhstan
Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight from Doha to Almaty in Kazakhstan has landed at Almaty International Airport, marking the launch of the airline’s newest gateway in central Asia. Operated by an Airbus ...
News Kazakhstan » Almaty » Travel: As Trade Surges, Inefficient Borders Slow Almaty–Bishkek Corridor Growth
The Almaty–Bishkek corridor is seeing rapid growth in trade and travel, but outdated border systems and limited infrastructure are causing major delays and raising costs. Reforms like digital systems, ...
News Kazakhstan » Almaty » Travel: Life returns to normality in Almaty, Kazakhstan, as Russian troops leave city
ALMATY, Kazakhstan — A train slowly rolls into town on a foggy, gray but unusually warm winter day with the mercury hovering above zero Celsius (32 F). It was the only reliable way to travel from ...
News Kazakhstan » Almaty » Travel: Radisson Individuals brand debuts in Kazakhstan with the opening of Sadu Hotel Almaty
Radisson Hotel Group proudly expands its presence in Kazakhstan with the opening of Sadu Hotel Almaty, a member of Radisson Individuals, marking the debut of the Radisson Individuals brand in the ...
News Kazakhstan » Almaty » Travel: Radisson Blu opens at Almaty Airport
Radisson Blu opens a 171-room hotel near Almaty Airport, targeting transit and business travellers with spa, dining and meeting facilities.