SHYMKENT, Kazakhstan, June 17. Agreements
signed in Shymkent to expand tourism between Azerbaijan and
Kazakhstan will boost travel and commercial networks following the
launch of a new air route, Trend's special correspondent reports.
A meeting with representatives of the tourism industry of
Kazakhstan was held in Shymkent within the framework of the launch
of the new Baku-Shymkent flight by "Azerbaijan Airlines" CJSC.
The event brought together representatives of tourism companies,
specialized organizations, and the aviation industry. Participants
were welcomed by Bakhtiyar Adilkhanov, Head of the Department of
Tourism, External Relations, and Creative Industry of Shymkent.
During the meeting, the tourism potential of Shymkent was
presented. Yerzhan Orynbasar, Manager of the Visit Shymkent Tourism
Information Center, spoke about the city's opportunities for
tourists and the development prospects of the industry.
Presentations were also delivered by Svetlana Kim, Director of CIT
Travel company, and Mamur Umarov, Director of Oka Travel, who
outlined their projects and proposals for expanding
cooperation.
Khayal Hamidzade, Sales Representative of Azerbaijan Airlines in
Central Asia, spoke about the activities of Azerbaijan's national
carrier and the prospects of the new route.
Following the meeting, the sides signed a number of cooperation
agreements, which were followed by B2B negotiations between
representatives of the tourism businesses of Azerbaijan and
Kazakhstan. The event concluded with an introductory tour of the
Rixos Khadisha Shymkent hotel.
The new AZAL flight between Baku and Shymkent is designed to
foster the development of tourism and business ties between
Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, as well as to expand travel options
between the two countries.
