Brutus the giant crocodile attacks shark in Australia
Tourists in northern Australia have been left stunned by two fierce animals going head-to-head.
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.
Turks teach Astana hotel personnel nuances of Eastern hospitality for EXPO-2017
Astana hospitality business workers were trained by Turkish experts for the EXPO-2017.
Sri Lanka jails killers of British tourist
A Sri Lankan ruling party politician and three accomplices were Friday sentenced to 20 years in jai for murdering a British holidaymaker on Christmas Eve and raping his Russian partner.
Crete counts on cravings to catch mystery croc
A Greek reptile expert began an operation to trap a two-metre long crocodile that mysteriously appeared in a man-made lake on the tourist island of Crete last weekend.
Kaskasu ski resort near Shymkent to be completed in 2019
Construction of the Kaskasu ski resort will be completed in 2019.
'Backpackers found living in squalor' after Sydney fire
At least 15 people, reportedly backpackers from Japan and South Korea "living in squalor" in minibuses, a shipping container and a caravan, had to be rescued from a raging Sydney fire.
Scientists warn of tourism threat to Antarctica
Antarctic scientists warned Wednesday that a surge in tourists visiting the frozen continent was threatening its fragile environment and called for better protection.
Kazakhstan to develop its tourism industry
Despite Kazakhstan’s huge tourism potential, Kazakhstani tourism is not being developed properly.
Bus crash in northern India kills 11 tourists
A bus carrying tourists plunged off a mountain road into a gorge in a Himalayan region in northern India, killing 11 people, police said.
No more illegal taxi drivers in Kazakhstani airports: Ministry of Transport and Communication
The Ministry of Transport and Communications announced the decision to remove illegal taxi drivers from all Kazakhstan airports.
North Korea detains third US tourist
North Korea said Friday it had detained a US tourist for "hostile activities" after he reportedly left a bible at a hotel, bringing to three the number of Americans held by the reclusive regime including missionary Kenneth Bae.
Bulgaria simplifies visa regime for Kazakhstan
Bulgaria has simplified the visa regime for Kazakhstan.
Kidnapped Chinese, Filippino rescued in Malaysia
A Chinese tourist and a Filippino worker have been rescued nearly two months after they were abducted from a Malaysian dive resort, Prime Minister Najib Razak said.
Foreigners visiting Kazakhstan can now register in hotels
Foreign visitors arriving to Kazakhstan can now register with the Migration Police in their hotels.
Iranian investors interested in Kenderli Resort in Western Kazakhstan
Iranian investors have expressed interest in Kazakhstan's Kenderli resort.
Sharm el-Sheikh - Almaty direct flights to open in summer 2014
Egypt plans to launch Sharm el-Sheikh - Almaty direct flights this summer.
Sri Lanka detains British tourist over Buddha tattoo
Sri Lanka has detained a female British tourist for having a Buddha tattoo on her right arm and ordered her deportation, police said.
Archeological park to be built in Taraz: 2000 years of history
An archeological park will be constructed around a medieval tower in Kazakhstan's southern city of Taraz by 2017.
Taiwanese tourists hurt in Japan deer rampage
Visitors to one of usually-safe Japan's most celebrated spots are being warned to be on the lookout, after two Taiwanese tourists were injured in a rampage by a wild deer.