Theoretical preconditions of sustainable tourism development in Kazakhstan
Abstract
Purpose – to define the concept of sustainable tourism in the Kazakhstan context.
Methodology – analytical, Delphi method, electronic survey.
Originality/Value – Sustainable development of tourism implies a balance of environmental, socio-cultural and economic aspects of the tourism sector. It is necessary to ensure favorable working conditions and living conditions of the local people, destination and preservation of the natural habitat. To achieve these positive indicators, it is necessary to introduce state tools for sustainable tourism development. But first of all, it is important to determine the stakeholders' understanding of sustainable development.
Findings – At the end of this study, a common understanding of the sustainable development of tourism by stakeholders has been formed in the Kazakhstan context.
About the Authors
M. Sakypbek
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Ph.D. researcher, senior lecturer
Almaty
A. Aktymbayeva
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Candidate of geographical sciences, associate professor
Almat
N. Suleymenova
Narxoz University
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Senior lecturer
Almaty
A. Sarkuzhayeva
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Lecturer
Almaty
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Review
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Sakypbek M., Aktymbayeva A., Suleymenova N., Sarkuzhayeva A. Theoretical preconditions of sustainable tourism development in Kazakhstan. Central Asian Economic Review. 2018;(2):20-28. (In Russ.)
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