International Media and Tourism Forum was held in Kunayev, the center of Almaty region

AVRUPA TIMES-AVA NEWS AGENCY/LONDON- The 1.International Media and Tourism Forum on tourism, media, PR, synthetic media in Kazakhstan was held in Kunayev, the center of Almaty region between July 21-22, 2023. More than 200 people from foreign countries such as Kazakhstan, Great Britain, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Germany, France, Netherlands, Moldova, Northern Cyprus, Turkish Republic, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan took part in the event. The aim of the forum is to expand the space for exchange of experience, exchange of information, implementation of mutually effective joint projects, promote Kazakhstan's historical and cultural sites in foreign and domestic media, and strengthen cooperation and partnership between journalists, taking into account new trends in media and tourism.

Almaty mayor of Almaty region Marat Sultangaziyev 

At the opening ceremony of the forum, the mayor of Almaty region Marat Sultangaziyev said that the media is important in the development of tourism: "The attention to our region for two days is special." Two equal international level events - the International Forum of Media and Tourism and the Festival of Balloons were organized in Kunayev. The media forum, which is attended by representatives of about 15 countries and many regions of the country, is important. We believe that these two major measures will create a positive opinion in the information space about our region. Because the development of tourism for Almaty region is an important economic factor", said the head of the region.

According to the akim of the region, the tourism industry is connected to the media, and nowadays, new media is closely connected to social networks.

"If more information about tourist attractions is spread on the network, it means that more people will see and come to tourist destinations. That is why it is important to develop media tools that can help develop tourism," Marat Sultangaziev said.
In addition, it also focused on infrastructure and improving quality of services in tourism. There is no government's support in solving these problems.

"In Almaty region, if entrepreneurs build tourist facilities, 10% of their expenses, 10% of roadside service facilities, 25% of tourist buses are provided. The solution to these and many other problems will be considered within the framework of the Master Plan of Tourism Development in our region which is currently being developed. May today's action be fruitful," said the akim of the region.

Minister of Information and Social Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan Darkhan Kydyrali

Minister of Information and Social Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan Darkhan Kydyrali, who visited the opening ceremony of the International Media Forum, congratulated the participants of the forum.

"I congratulate all of you on the opening of the forum organized by the Turkitildes Journalists Fund in Zhetysu. By the decree of the Head of State, Almaty region is divided into two, and the new regional center is Kapchagay city D. Naming Kunayev was a historical justice. As it is the first time in the region, I congratulate the regional leadership on this historic decision. As you know, there is a saying among the countries "history begins with Sumer", and our history begins with the Ile River. 

Even the ancient Turkish calendar year counting is related to the Ile River. Since the establishment of Kunaev, extensive events have been organized. As the akim of the region said, media information propaganda is very important for the development of tourism. Today's forum, which combines media and tourism together, will help develop tourism in Almaty region," said the minister.

The organizer of the event, Naziya Bissenova, president of the Turkitildes Journalists Foundation

The organizer of the event, Naziya Bissenova, president of the Turkitildes Journalists Foundation, noted that world tourism has developed after the pandemic, and that last year's revenue reached 1 trillion US dollars.

"Almaty region is the main development place of ancient Kazakh customs, history and traditions. That's why the forum is organized here this year. In August, journalists will come from Antalya and with the support of the head of the region, another large event will be held here. Issues such as tourism development and investment will be considered there. It is good to go abroad, but Kazakhstan also has a lot of sights, and I encourage them to promote them on social networks and develop domestic tourism," said the president of the foundation.

(From left to right) Moderator Nurmukhamed Ibraev / DASM, Our editor, Avrupa Times, London- England /  Mr.Vatan Öz, Orhan Şener Deliormanlı, TGS Academi, Türkiye,The organizer of the event, Naziya Bissenova​​​​​​​, president of the Turkitildes Journalists Foundation, Neo Al Creator / Aydın Mauitan

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After this, journalists asked questions of interest to them and exchanged views with the minister and akim of the region.

More than 200 people from foreign countries such as Kazakhstan, Great Britain, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Germany, France, Netherlands, Moldova, Northern Cyprus, Turkish Republic, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan took part in the event

More than 200 people from foreign countries such as Kazakhstan, Great Britain, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Germany, France, Netherlands, Moldova, Northern Cyprus, Turkish Republic, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan took part in the event

More than 200 people from foreign countries such as Kazakhstan, Great Britain, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Germany, France, Netherlands, Moldova, Northern Cyprus, Turkish Republic, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan took part in the event

More than 200 people from foreign countries such as Kazakhstan, Great Britain, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Germany, France, Netherlands, Moldova, Northern Cyprus, Turkish Republic, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan took part in the event.