Kazakhstan's Shymbulak named most expensive skiing resort
Shymbulak Skiing Resort situated near Kazakhstan's Almaty has been named one of the most expensive skiing resorts among Post-Soviet countries.
Visa free entrance will not be extended: Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is not planning to extend the visa free entrance regime for 10 countries.
Visa free entrance may be extended till October 2015
Kazakhstani Tourism Association has suggested extending visa free entrance for 10 countries till October 2015.
Kazakhstanis to visit Argentina visa free from November 1
Kazakhstanis will be able to visit Argentina on visa free basis starting November 1.
11 new ambassadors start working in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s Secretary of State Adilbek Dzhaksybekov has received letters of credence from ambassadors of 11 countries.
Barcelona locals rebel at drunken, naked tourist high jinks
Residents of one seaside neighbourhood in Barcelona are fighting back, complaining that the Spanish city has fallen victim to its own tourism success.
Sharks off the menu and on the tourist trail in Palau
Tourists in Palau clamour to dive among the predators thanks to a pioneering conservation initiative.
New National Park to be created in Kazakhstan
Expedition of Kazakhstan National Geographic Society lays the foundation of a new National Park in Ulytau.
Kazakh tour companies losing market to Russian firms
Kazakhstani tour operators may eventually be forced out of business by Russian companies through 'dumping'.
Wingsuit daredevils risking their lives on film
Playing Icarus as they leap off sheer cliffs, thrill-seekers dressed like flamboyant bats have become common sight in the Alps.
Precision in mid-air as rope jumpers soar on Greek isle
Michal is one of a group who have travelled from Poland to the island of Zakynthos, one of most renowned leisure spots - but not to lie in the sun
Nazarbayev wants to boost Ulytau tourist potential
Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev spoke about the significance of Ulytau, a cultural heritage of the Kazakh nation.
'Roofers' get a thrill exploring St. Petersburg from up high
The best way to see the country's imperial capital is by hopping roof to roof.
'Suicide tourism' to Switzerland doubled: study
A total of 172 "suicide tourists" travelled to Switzerland in 2012, to die with medical assistance -- a practice prohibited in many countries.
Tourism Industry Committee abolished in Kazakhstan
The Tourism Industry Committee was abolished in Kazakhstan and its functions will be taken over by Department of Tourism of Investment and Development Ministry.
Thirteen rescued two days after Indonesia tourist boat sinks
Eight foreigners and five Indonesians were rescued two days after their tourist boat sank during a storm in the archipelago.
Kazakh expedition reaches Asian Rome in China
Kazakhstan’s expedition Following Shoqan Walikhanov’s Caravan Route has reached the “Asian Rome” in China.
La belle France keeps its title as top global tourist destination
France welcomed 84.7 million foreign tourists in 2013 making it once again the most-visited country in the world.
Spains's Rioja region uses wineries to draw tourists inland
La Rioja has sought over the past decade to draw visitors to its numerous wineries, many featuring stunning contemporary architecture.
Akkol town to become youth resort: Sustainable Development Earth Foundation
The Earth Foundation plans to make Akkol town in Kazakhstan a resort for young people by 2017.