{"title":"The contribution of the tourism industry of Kazakhstan to achieving the millennium sustainable development goals","authors":"K. Nurasheva","doi":"10.59649/2959-5185-2023-1-13-22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.59649/2959-5185-2023-1-13-22","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of the study is to analyze the development of the tourism industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, to study global indicators of sustainable development of the industry, to identify problems and factors affecting the competitiveness of tourism. It is indicated that the Sustainable development of Goals are laid down by the UN in the \"Agenda for the XXI century\" are being successfully implemented in Kazakhstan. The methodological basis of the research was the methods of abstraction, scientific analysis, synthesis of the information received, system analysis, expert vision of the problem, as well as empirical methods: observation, comparison, identification of cause-and-effect dependencies. It is noted that the tourism industry in Kazakhstan has begun to recover after the pandemic. In the global ranking of tourism competitiveness, the position of the country is improving, Kazakhstan has received a high rating on such indicators as \"price competitiveness\", \"seasonality of tourism\", \"natural resources\", \"number of UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites\". However, the industry needs significant investments, the growth of income rate of the industry lags behind the GDP of country, and the pace of investment in the tourism industry lags behind the pace of investment in the country's economy as a whole. Digitalization and marketing of the industry are being actively implemented to solve problems, online platforms are being created, resources of popular social networks and platforms of world-famous information portals are being used.","PeriodicalId":37588,"journal":{"name":"African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure","volume":"11 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75791198","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Tourism management as a component of professional tourism training","authors":"Saltanat Zholdasbekovna Akhmedova","doi":"10.59649/2959-5185-2023-1-30-36","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.59649/2959-5185-2023-1-30-36","url":null,"abstract":"Professional tourism education in the field of tourism has recently entered the problematic area of pedagogical research, but it should be noted that by now clear results have been achieved. An important and significant feature of educational activities at a university with a tourism profile is innovation and creativity. Educational learning activity is characterized not only by a certain dynamics, a set of alternatives, but also qualitatively new functions that are not only found in the world, but also confirmed personally in the educational process. When studying and researching the educational process, the motivational direction, orientation and aspiration of the subject to activity are taken into account. The processes of regionalization in modern Kazakhstan have created the need to apply and introduce a national and regional component in the training of specialists, which, of course, is aimed at determining the self-determination of students, the formation of national identity and education based on the cultural traditions of their peoples, understanding and knowledge of the peculiarities and specifics of the region where their work will be carried out.","PeriodicalId":37588,"journal":{"name":"African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure","volume":"124 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87877676","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Monuments of cultural heritage of Kazakhstan as objects of tourism","authors":"A. Ageleuova, Elena Ivanovna Vinokurova","doi":"10.59649/2959-5185-2023-1-66-73","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.59649/2959-5185-2023-1-66-73","url":null,"abstract":"This paper touches upon one of the current problems – the involvement of numerous monuments of the cultural heritage of Kazakhstan in the tourism industry. Cultural and educational tourism has a significant prospect for further development, being a tool for raising people's awareness of the history and culture of the peoples of Kazakhstan, establishing a dialogue between representatives of different nationalities and religions. The purpose of this work is to show the importance of the cultural heritage of Kazakhstan for the development of tourism on the example of such objects as Ak Bauyr, Berel, Issyk. The authors come to the conclusion that these monuments, as well as similar ones, have a further prospect of use in the development of domestic and inbound tourism in the Republic of Kazakhstan.","PeriodicalId":37588,"journal":{"name":"African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure","volume":"48 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91248648","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Joseph Brodsky's journey through Central Asia","authors":"Vladimir Proskurin","doi":"10.59649/2959-5185-2023-2-36-43","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.59649/2959-5185-2023-2-36-43","url":null,"abstract":"This article is devoted to the analysis of unique materials about the little-known journey of the Nobel Prize winner, the famous poet, playwright, translator Joseph Brodsky in Central Asia. The author, using the memoirs, literary works of the poet, covering his journey through the Central Asian region, including Alma-Ata and Alma-Ata region in 1960, comes to the conclusion that in order to attract more tourists within the framework of insider and incoming, it is necessary to create original tours and excursions based on similar local history materials that reveal the uniqueness of the region. Based on this information, which has scientific and practical potential for creating new tours in the region, local tour operators can create tours and excursions that have a serious potential to become branded for fans of the world famous poet.","PeriodicalId":37588,"journal":{"name":"African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure","volume":"50 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135954899","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Digital technologies and sustainable tourism in Kazakhstan: opportunities and challenges","authors":"Raushan Kulakhmetova, Nurkeldi Yespenbetov","doi":"10.59649/2959-5185-2023-2-6-11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.59649/2959-5185-2023-2-6-11","url":null,"abstract":"The tourism industry has undergone a remarkable transformation due to the advent of digital technologies. This has led to a complete revolution in tourism enterprises, products, and experiences, as well as the entire business ecosystem and destinations. Digitalization has also reshaped the conventional roles of both tourism producers and consumers, giving rise to new roles, relationships, business models, and skill sets. The emergence of digital platforms has significantly expanded the array and quantity of tourism offerings, services, and experiences. The on-demand functionality of these platforms has accelerated the pace of economic transactions, market awareness, and feedback mechanisms, further fueling the growth of the tourism sector. Kazakhstan, a vast and diverse nation, is increasingly positioning itself as a sustainable tourism destination. In this article, we delve into the opportunities and challenges presented by the integration of digital technologies in the context of sustainable tourism development in Kazakhstan. Referring to relevant studies and data, we draw attention to the fact that digital tools can increase government revenue, marketing and development methods.","PeriodicalId":37588,"journal":{"name":"African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure","volume":"109 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135954314","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Aspara – the outstanding medieval city-site of Kazakhstan","authors":"R. N. Buranbayev","doi":"10.59649/2959-5185-2023-1-74-80","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.59649/2959-5185-2023-1-74-80","url":null,"abstract":"The article is about Aspara, the outstanding medieval city-site of Kazakhstan in the Shu valley. A description of the modern surface and internal layout of the Aspara city-site is given; the history of its study according to written sources of the 7th –16th centuries and materials of archaeological research are described. The author substantiates the historical and cultural significance of the site and the need to implement a comprehensive program of scientific research, conservation and presentation of the Aspara for its inclusion in the sphere of domestic and foreign tourism.","PeriodicalId":37588,"journal":{"name":"African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure","volume":"77 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89536493","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Economic effect of tourism development in the Akmola region","authors":"Yerkegul Dyussekeyeva","doi":"10.59649/2959-5185-2023-2-13-19","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.59649/2959-5185-2023-2-13-19","url":null,"abstract":"This article is aimed at studying the economic effect of tourism development in the Akmola region. In recent decades, tourism has become an important factor in the development of the regional economy. The study uses data collection and analysis methods, including statistics on tourist attendance, tourism income, employment in the tourism industry, and other relevant indicators. The analysis allows assessing the impact of tourism on the level of income and jobs in the region, as well as its contribution to the budget of the region. The results of the study will be useful for making decisions in the field of tourism development and formulating a strategy for attracting tourists to the Akmola region, thereby contributing to the sustainable economic development of this region.","PeriodicalId":37588,"journal":{"name":"African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure","volume":"14 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135914639","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"In the footsteps of the pioneers (on the first archaeological discoveries in Semirechye in the 19th - early 20th centuries)","authors":"Aleksey Rogozhinskiy, Gaukhar Kaldybayeva","doi":"10.59649/2959-5185-2023-2-45-56","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.59649/2959-5185-2023-2-45-56","url":null,"abstract":"The article describes the history of the discovery and study of two monumental sites of Tibetan Buddhism of the 17th –18th centuries, the study of which began in the 19th century, but continues today. The “Tekeli stele” (Kelinshektas stone) with images and inscriptions engraved on it dates back to the end of the 17th century is one of the earliest cult monuments that appeared in the Semirechye during the existence of the Dzungar state. “Kegensky Arasan” is a healing mineral spring, which originally also served as a place of worship for Oirats-Buddhists in the late 17th – mid-19th centuries, later acquired the significance of a sacred place in the culture of the Kazakhs. The beginning of the scientific study of both sites is associated with the name of the famous orientalist and amateur archaeologist N.N. Pantusov (1847–1909).","PeriodicalId":37588,"journal":{"name":"African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure","volume":"29 24 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135953386","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cultural and historical Ust-Kamenogorsk: traditions and modernity","authors":"Lydia Petrovna Turova","doi":"10.59649/2959-5185-2023-1-51-56","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.59649/2959-5185-2023-1-51-56","url":null,"abstract":"In the modern realities of independent Kazakhstan, local history research is of considerable interest in theoretical and practical terms. The topic is particularly relevant to the adopted State Program \"Rukhani Zhangyru\", which states that in order to develop the spiritual and educational sphere, it is necessary to recreate and research significant historical, cultural and architectural monuments of particular importance for the study of the region. This article presents the history of regional museums, the stages of formation, development and activities of the museums of the Ulba Metallurgical Plant and the Department of Emergency Situations. The role of these museums in the objective study of the historical and cultural appearance of the native city and in the formation of feelings of love and respect among students for the \"small homeland\" is shown.","PeriodicalId":37588,"journal":{"name":"African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75201321","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The role of small and medium enterprises in the formation of a sustainable tourism industry in Akmola region","authors":"A. Yevloyeva, Zhuldyz Utegenova","doi":"10.59649/2959-5185-2023-1-24-28","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.59649/2959-5185-2023-1-24-28","url":null,"abstract":"The article examines the role of small and medium enterprises in the formation of the tourism industry and the overall growth of economic activity. The quantitative indicators and qualitative criteria used in determining small and medium enterprises, as well as the principles of sustainable destinations defined by the World Economic Forum, are analyzed. The program documents aimed at the development of various sectors of the economy, including tourism, are considered through the prism of the presence in them of measures to support small and medium enterprises, as well as the sustainability principles. The content of the main program documents of the tourism sector is analyzed in terms of the sustainability principles. The article also studies the trends in the development of small and medium enterprises in the Akmola region tourism industry.","PeriodicalId":37588,"journal":{"name":"African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure","volume":"65 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90350574","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}