Development of the e-Tourism Industry in Kazakhstan

This chapter considers the advantages of information technologies in the promotion of online tourism (e-tourism) in Kazakhstan. However, there is very little work in the literature that illustrates the impact of information and communication technology on the tourism industry in Kazakhstan in particular. To explore this theme, authors first examine the current state of the tourism industry in Kazakhstan. They conclude that despite the reach of recreational potential, tourism activities have a low level of development in Kazakhstan. The authors affirm that the main reason is the absence of investments in the tourism sector since tourism is still associated not with business but rather with sport and health.