Azerbaijan Airlines is expanding its Central Asian network as passenger demand rises and Baku attracts more connecting travellers. The carrier now offers 48 weekly flights to 10 cities across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. Nearly 400,000 passengers have travelled on these routes so far in 2026, up 35% from the same period last year. The […]
Kazakhstan’s position in Eurasian freight and trade connectivity has received a major boost following the latest milestone on the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway, a strategic transport link connecting Azerbaijan, Georgia and Türkiye. A ceremony held near Akhalkalaki in Georgia on June 2, 2026, marked a new phase for the railway after extensive modernization work. The upgraded line
UK FCDO issues updated travel warning for British tourists visiting South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Thailand and Kazakhstan over rising security, health and regional tensions.
Kazakhstan and China strengthen tourism and trade with a strategic Air Astana–China Southern Airlines codeshare agreement, expanding routes and connectivity.
Air China’s direct flights between Beijing and Almaty enhance tourism, streamline logistics, and strengthen China–Kazakhstan economic and cultural ties.
Wyndham Hotels grows to over 720 properties in EMEA with 60+ new openings in 2025, boosting tourism and local economies across Europe, the Middle East, and India.
Ikhlas.com relaunches with personalized halal travel, small group packages, and spiritual journeys tailored for Muslim travelers worldwide.
Almaty transforms into a major Central Asian travel hub with new flights, cultural events, and global tourism growth planned through 2025 and beyond.
Almaty is transforming into a Central Asian tourism, aviation, and cultural hub with new air links, global events, and sustainable travel initiatives for 2025.
