On behalf of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan, I would like to welcome you to Astana Leisure 2010, the 7th Kazakhstan International Tourism Exhibition in Astana.
It is encouraging that, each year, Astana Leisure’s rates of growth remains unabated, expanding the horizons for our country’s tourists, and providing a firm foundation for attracting tourists from other countries to Kazakhstan.
In advance of the 7th Winter Asian Games, the main host cities of which are Astana and Almaty, holding a tourism exhibition in the capital of the country will allow visitors and exhibitors to promote their tourist resources in the tourism industry market. Exhibiting companies will have the opportunity to not only demonstrate their tourism products, but also strengthen their position in Kazakhstan’s market.
I have no doubt that Astana Leisure 2010 will promote the formation of a positive image of our country and strengthen its international authority.
I am confident that the exhibition will only feature the best tourism products, which demonstrate the growing potential of Kazakhstan’s tourism industry and the variety of tourism destinations in the country.
I sincerely hope that the exhibitors are successful in achieving their professional goals, and I wish the visitors interesting travels.
Temirkhan Dosmukhambetov
Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), a specialised United Nations institution for tourism, I am happy to welcome all exhibitors, guests and organisers of the 7th Kazakhstan Tourism Exhibition, AstanaLeisure 2010, hosted in Astana, the beautiful and modern capital of Kazakhstan.
This annual event in the world of tourism is a vivid example of the growing tourist industry in Kazakhstan and of the special attention paid to tourism by the country’s government, which wisely recognises the undisputed economic and social benefits and advantages resulting from tourism.
Last year’s AstanaLeisure was arranged to coincide with the 18th session of the UNWTO General Assembly, held at the high level in the national capital of Kazakhstan. This year, the tourism exhibition is to be held on the eve of the 2011 Winter Asian Games. Event tourism is known to be one of the most powerful catalysts to bring in a good deal of tourist resources.
In this respect, I would like to mention that such specialised tourism events as AstanaLeisure are well-timed and important for enhancing the tourism capacity of Kazakhstan aimed to welcome foreign guests during the 2011 Winter Asian Games. The Games will allow them to learn about unique tourism opportunities of Kazakhstan, the country which possesses a huge tourism capacity due to its location in the heart of Eurasia, a vast and versatile area, a rich cultural and historic heritage, traditions and the celebrated hospitality of its people.
After 2009 – one of the worst periods in the tourism history – our sector begins to recover and grow thus proving again its amazing ability for revival. A lot of countries set new records in international tourism arrivals, leaving the losses of 2009 far behind and surpassing the 2008 performance indicators.
Therefore, the improving economic situation in the world, tourism recovery and growth, the rich tourism capacity of the country, and a wise approach of the government to the use of this potential – all these factors guarantee a successful development of tourism and prosperity in Kazakhstan.
May AstanaLeisure 2010 become a constructive place to discuss important issues on the eve of the 2011 Winter Asian Games and to make good decisions on effective management of tourist flows during this world-level event!
May all exhibitors and guests enjoy a successful and constructive work!
Zoltán Somogyi
Dear Exhibitors and Guests, On behalf of the international exhibition company ITE Group Plc and its Kazakhstan partner Iteca, I am happy to welcome you to the 7th Kazakhstan International Tourism Exhibition AstanaLeisure 2010.
On the eve of the 2011 Asian Winter Games, representation of Kazakhstan and local companies becomes a key point as they will be meeting foreign guests in the cities where the Winter Games are to be held – Astana and Almaty. In this respect, a specialised tourism exhibition in Astana becomes more than just an important event to help address the objectives.
This year’s AstanaLeisure, as always, brings together the cream of the travel industry from all regions of Kazakhstan. Oblast offices of tourism, physical culture and sport feature bright exhibits, while the offices from cities of national significance present core exhibits. Local, foreign and CIS companies will offer diverse travel products.
AstanaLeisure 2010 is held in a professional exhibition place, which will undoubtedly improve its performance.
I wish you all to enjoy a pleasant atmosphere and a business environment of the exhibition. May all exhibitors have constructive meetings and reliable contacts, and may the guests get the offers they can’t resist and sign long-term contracts!
Yours sincerely,
Edward Strachan
Regional Director for CIS, ITE Group Plc
General Director, Iteca LLP
